lead [ˈliːd]

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¹ lead verb

• to guide someone to a place especially by going in front —often + to —often used as (be) led —often used figuratively
• to go or be at the front part of (something)
• to lie or go in a specified direction —often used figuratively

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² lead noun

• a position that is ahead of others
• a position that is ahead of others in a race or competition —often used figuratively
• the amount or distance by which someone or something is ahead in a race or competition—usually singular

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³ lead noun

• a heavy and soft metal that has a gray color —often used before another noun
• a thin stick of dark material used in pencils to make marks
• bullets