"Lead" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"lead" Definition
- the lead [singular] the position ahead of everyone else in a race or competition
- [singular] lead (over somebody/something) the amount or distance that somebody/something is in front of somebody/something else synonym advantage
- [singular] an example or action for people to copy
- [countable] a piece of information that may help to find out the truth or facts about a situation, especially a crime synonym clue
- [countable] a person or thing that may be useful to you, especially a possible new customer or business opportunity
- [countable] the main part in a play, film, etc.; the person who plays this part
- [countable] the person in charge of a project, department, etc.
- (also lede) [countable] (US English) the first sentence or paragraph of a news story, giving the most important points of the story
- (British English) (also leash especially in North American English) [countable] a long piece of leather, chain or rope used for holding and controlling a dog
- [countable] (British English) a long piece of wire, usually covered in plastic, that is used to connect a piece of electrical equipment to a source of electricity see also extension lead, jump lead
"lead" Synonyms & Antonyms
"lead" synonyms:
- guide,
- conduct,
- show,
- steer,
- usher,
- escort,
- marshall,
- marshal,
- pilot,
- lead-the-way,
- shepherd,
- accompany,
- bring,
- direct,
- move,
- take,
- help,
- channel,
- drive
"lead" antonyms:
- follow,
- accompany,
- go-with,
- go-along-with,
- go-together-with,
- tag-along-with,
- tag-after,
- keep-up-with,
- shadow,
- stay-with,
- stick-to,
- dissuade,
- disincline,
- discourage,
- indispose,
- deter,
- divert,
- put-off,
- stop