Transcription
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- [leed in]
- /lid ɪn/
- /liːd ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [leed in]
- /lid ɪn/
Definitions of lead-in word
- noun lead-in something that leads in or introduces; introduction; opening. 1
- noun lead-in Radio, Television. the connection between an antenna and a transmitter or receiving set. the portion of a program or script that precedes or introduces a commercial. 1
- adjective lead-in (of a conductor) carrying input to an electric or electronic device or circuit, especially from an antenna. 1
- countable noun lead-in A lead-in is something that is said or done as an introduction before the main subject or event, especially before a radio or television programme. 0
- noun lead-in an introduction to a subject 0
- noun lead-in (as modifier) 0
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Origin of lead-in
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; noun, adj. use of verb phrase lead in
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Parts of speech for Lead-in
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lead-in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for lead-in
noun lead-in
- foreword — a short introductory statement in a published work, as a book, especially when written by someone other than the author.
- ingress — the act of going in or entering.
- awakening — the start of a feeling or awareness in a person
- insertion — the act of inserting: the insertion of a coin in a vending machine.
- preface — a preliminary statement in a book by the book's author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc.
Antonyms for lead-in
noun lead-in
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
- termination — the act of terminating.
- closing — The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it.
- completion — the act of completing, or finishing
- conclusion — When you come to a conclusion, you decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully and have considered all the relevant facts.
See also
Matching words
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