lead

Noun
  • An advantage held by a competitor in a race (synset 105164526)
    hypernym: advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
  • A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element
    Bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey (synset 114667645)
    hypernym: metal, metallic element - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
    hyponym:
    substance meronym:
    • cerussite, white lead ore - a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead
    • galena - soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead
    synonym: atomic number 82, pb
  • Evidence pointing to a possible solution (synset 105835238)
    hypernym: evidence, grounds - your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
    synonym: track, trail
  • A position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead') (synset 101259362)
    hypernym: leadership, leading - the activity of leading
  • The angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile) (synset 113915822)
    hypernym: angle - the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
  • The introductory section of a story (synset 106281532)
    hypernym: section, subdivision - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
    part meronym: news article, news story, newspaper article - an article reporting news
    synonym: lead-in, lede
  • (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning (synset 113617665)
    domain category: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
    hypernym: score - a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
  • An actor who plays a principal role (synset 110668135)
    hypernym: actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian - a theatrical performer
    hyponym:
    synonym: principal, star
  • (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base (synset 108609721)
    domain category: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    hypernym: place, position - the particular portion of space occupied by something
  • An indication of potential opportunity (synset 106664322)
    hypernym: counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
    synonym: confidential information, hint, steer, tip, wind
  • A news story of major importance (synset 106281845)
    hypernym: news article, news story, newspaper article - an article reporting news
    synonym: lead story
  • The timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine (synset 105058239)
    hypernym: timing - the time when something happens
    synonym: spark advance
  • Restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal (synset 103658258)
    hypernym: constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion
    synonym: leash, tether
  • Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing (synset 103656591)
    hypernym: slip, strip - artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
    synonym: leading
  • Mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness
    The marking substance in a pencil (synset 103656410)
    hypernym: black lead, graphite, plumbago - used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
    part meronym: lead pencil - pencil that has graphite as the marking substance
    synonym: pencil lead
  • A jumper that consists of a short piece of wire (synset 103610056)
    hypernym:
    • jumper - a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
    • conducting wire, wire - a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
    hyponym: clip lead - a short piece of wire with alligator clips on both ends
    synonym: booster cable, jumper cable, jumper lead
  • The playing of a card to start a trick in bridge (synset 101258857)
    hypernym: play, turn - (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
    part meronym: card game, cards - a game played with playing cards
Verb
  • Take somebody somewhere (synset 202003830)
    hyponym:
    synonym: conduct, direct, guide, take
  • Produce as a result or residue (synset 202641740)
    hypernym: bring about, give rise, produce - cause to happen, occur or exist
    hyponym: lead - tend to or result in
    synonym: leave, result
    verb group:
    • leave - act or be so as to become in a specified state
    • leave - have left or have as a remainder
  • Tend to or result in (synset 202642040)
    hypernym: lead, leave, result - produce as a result or residue
    hyponym:
  • Travel in front of
    Go in advance of others (synset 202003455)
    hypernym: lead, precede - move ahead (of others) in time or space
    hyponym: draw away - move ahead of (one's competitors) in a race
    synonym: head
    verb group: head, head up - be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel
  • Cause to undertake a certain action (synset 200773677)
    hypernym: cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate - cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
    hyponym: give - guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
  • Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
    Run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point (synset 202691775)
    hypernym: be - occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
    hyponym:
    • come - extend or reach
    • radiate, ray - extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
    • go deep, go far - extend in importance or range
    • underrun - run or pass below
    synonym: extend, go, pass, run
    verb group: range, run - change or be different within limits
  • Be in charge of (synset 202445109)
    hypernym: direct - be in charge of
    hyponym:
    synonym: head
  • Be ahead of others
    Be the first (synset 202693227)
    entail: compete, contend, vie - compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
    synonym: top
  • Be conducive to (synset 202561616)
    hypernym: advance, boost, encourage, further, promote - contribute to the progress or growth of
    synonym: conduce, contribute
  • Lead, as in the performance of a composition (synset 201736802)
    domain category: music - musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)
    hypernym: do, execute, perform - carry out or perform an action
    synonym: conduct, direct
    verb group: conduct - lead musicians in the performance of
  • Lead, extend, or afford access (synset 202692313)
    hypernym: be - occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
    synonym: go
  • Move ahead (of others) in time or space (synset 202003250)
    hypernym: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
    hyponym: head, lead - travel in front of; go in advance of others
    synonym: precede
  • Cause something to pass or lead somewhere (synset 202692467)
    hypernym: make pass, pass - cause to pass
    synonym: run
    verb group:
  • Preside over (synset 200815452)
    hypernym: discuss, hash out, talk over - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
    synonym: chair, moderate

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