leads in English

noun

1

the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow.

The US is now taking the environmental lead

synonyms: first position, forefront, primacy, dominance, superiority, ascendancy, preeminence, supremacy, advantage, upper hand, whip hand

2

a position of advantage in a contest; first place.

they were beaten 5-3 after twice being in the lead

synonyms: the leading position, first place, the van, the vanguard, ahead, in front, winning

3

the chief part in a play or film.

she had the lead in a new film

synonyms: leading role, star/starring role, title role, principal part, principal character, male lead, female lead, leading man, leading lady

4

a leash for a dog or other animal.

One of the suspects let the animal off its lead and it ran after the victim.

synonyms: leash, tether, rope, chain, cord

5

a wire that conveys electric current from a source to an appliance, or that connects two points of a circuit together.

There was a large metal case, with various wires, leads , and tubes connected.

6

the distance advanced by a screw in one turn.

On a single thread screw the pitch and the lead are equal; on a double thread screw the lead is twice the pitch.

7

a channel, in particular.

8

a heavy, bluish-gray, soft, ductile metal, the chemical element of atomic number 82. It has been used in roofing, plumbing, ammunition, storage batteries, radiation shields, etc., and its compounds have been used in crystal glass, as an antiknock agent in gasoline, and (formerly) in paints.

There's evidence that heavy metals such as lead and cadmium can make osteoporosis worse.

9

an item or implement made of lead, in particular.

10

graphite used as the part of a pencil that makes a mark.

The transfer was made by first rubbing the back of their sketch with pencil lead .

11

a blank space between lines of print.

verb

1

cause (a person or animal) to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a rope, etc., while moving forward.

she emerged leading a bay horse

2

be in charge or command of.

a military delegation was led by the Chief of Staff

synonyms: be the leader of, be the head of, preside over, head, command, govern, rule, be in charge of, be in command of, be in control of, run, control, direct, be at the helm of, administer, organize, manage, reign over, be in power over, head up

3

be superior to (competitors or colleagues).

there will be specific areas or skills in which other nations lead the world

synonyms: be at the front of, be first in, be ahead of, head, outrun, outstrip, outpace, leave behind, draw away from, outdo, outclass, beat, leave standing

4

have or experience (a particular way of life).

she's led a completely sheltered life

synonyms: experience, have, live, spend

5

initiate (action in a game or contest), in particular.

noun

the leading position, first place, the van, the vanguard, ahead, in front, winning
first position, forefront, primacy, dominance, superiority, ascendancy, preeminence, supremacy, advantage, upper hand, whip hand
leading role, star/starring role, title role, principal part, principal character, male lead, female lead, leading man, leading lady
leash, tether, rope, chain, cord
clue, hint, tip, tip-off, suggestion, indication, sign, pointer
bullet, slug, pellet, shot, buckshot, ammunition
booster cable, jumper lead, jumper cable
principal, star
spark advance
trail, track
lead story
wind, confidential information, tip, hint, steer
lede, lead-in
leash, tether
leading
pencil lead

verb

guide, cause, result in, be at the head of, be the leader of, be ahead, be at the front of, experience, leave, moderate, conduct, go, extend, head, top, run, precede, contribute
guide, conduct, show, show the way, lead the way, usher, escort, steer, pilot, shepherd, accompany, see, take
cause, induce, prompt, move, persuade, influence, drive, condition, make, incline, dispose, predispose
result in, cause, bring on/about, give rise to, be the cause of, make happen, create, produce, occasion, effect, generate, contribute to, promote, provoke, stir up, spark off, arouse, foment, instigate, involve, necessitate, entail, effectuate
be at the head of, be at the front of, head, spearhead, precede
be the leader of, be the head of, preside over, head, command, govern, rule, be in charge of, be in command of, be in control of, run, control, direct, be at the helm of, administer, organize, manage, reign over, be in power over, head up
be ahead, be winning, be (out) in front, be in the lead, be first, be on top
be at the front of, be first in, be ahead of, head, outrun, outstrip, outpace, leave behind, draw away from, outdo, outclass, beat, leave standing
experience, have, live, spend
leave, result
moderate, chair
conduct, guide, take, direct
go
extend, go, pass, run
head
top
conduct, direct
run
precede
contribute, conduce

Use "leads" in a sentence

1. Crime leads to prison , which leads to unemployment , which leads to crime. It a vicious cycle.

2. Aerial extension leads

3. Generosity leads to a rich life. Stinginess leads to a poor life.

4. Too much consideration leads to hesitation; while too little consideration leads to rashness.

5. ... ultimately leads to war.

6. Anger leads to hate.

7. Adversity leads to prosperity.

8. He leads the team.

9. Overindulgence leads to ruin.

10. That leads to productivity.

11. Laziness leads to debility.

12. This leads to frequent errors of double-encoding ampersands, which leads to improper tracking.

13. Conductress - Leads visitors and initiations

14. Terminal resistors for aerial leads

15. Electricity cables, wires and leads

16. Integrity Leads the Upright Ones

17. Ingratitude leads to chronic dissatisfaction.

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19. Smoking leads to lung cancer.

20. He leads a vagabond life.

21. Extension leads for televisions aerials

22. Trauma leads to the dyskinesia.

23. 9 Adversity leads to prosperity.

24. " Winged vulture leads the way

25. Morishita leads an opulent lifestyle.

26. For example, “Who leads us?”

27. Electrical cable, car battery, leads.

28. He leads an aimless life.

29. Cardiomyopathy often leads to heart failure.

30. Jehovah Leads His People Safely Home

31. Living together leads to living alone

32. He leads such a lonely life.

33. That road leads to Battalion HQ!

34. She leads a very solitary life.

35. This passage leads into the courtyard.

36. Gilding the lily leads to insanity.

37. ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE THAT LEADS TO GOD

38. And that denial leads to wars.

39. Such use only leads to confusion.

40. “He Leads Me Beside Quiet Waters”

41. Leads to a jeweler in Westchester.

42. Intellectual liberation leads to political freedom.

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44. The Cavalier leads to the Cromwell.

45. He leads the class in mathematics.

46. Sloppy dress leads to sloppy manners.

47. This tunnel leads to the outside.

48. This path leads to the summit.

49. We've gathered evidence, we're working leads.

50. But mere talk leads to want.