lead

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    A heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metallic element with atomic number 82 and symbol Pb.
    en: A heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metallic element with atomic number 82 and symbol Pb.
  2. noun
    The graphite core of a pencil.
    en: The graphite core of a pencil.
  3. noun
    The position of being ahead or in front; advantage.
    en: The position of being ahead or in front; advantage.
  4. noun
    A clue or piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.
    en: A clue or piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.
  5. noun
    The principal actor or role in a play, movie, or other performance.
    en: The principal actor or role in a play, movie, or other performance.
  6. verb
    To show the way by going in advance; guide.
    en: To show the way by going in advance; guide.
  7. verb
    To be in charge or command of; direct.
    en: To be in charge or command of; direct.
  8. verb
    To result in or bring about; cause.
    en: To result in or bring about; cause.
  9. verb
    To live or experience a particular kind of life.
    en: To live or experience a particular kind of life.
  10. adjective
    Most important; primary; chief.
    en: Most important; primary; chief.

examples

  1. Old pipes were often made of lead.

    Old pipes were often made of lead.

  2. The lead in my pencil broke.

    The lead in my pencil broke.

  3. Our team has taken the lead in the championship.

    Our team has taken the lead in the championship.

  4. The detective followed a new lead.

    The detective followed a new lead.

  5. She played the lead in the school play.

    She played the lead in the school play.

  6. The guide led us through the forest.

    The guide led us through the forest.

  7. She leads the marketing department.

    She leads the marketing department.

  8. This path leads to the river.

    This path leads to the river.

  9. He leads a quiet life in the countryside.

    He leads a quiet life in the countryside.

  10. Lead poisoning is a serious health risk.

    Lead poisoning is a serious health risk.