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- [leed stressed th ee wey]
- /lid stressed ði weɪ/
- /liːd ðə ˈweɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [leed stressed th ee wey]
- /lid stressed ði weɪ/
Definitions of lead the way words
- noun lead the way manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way. 1
- noun lead the way characteristic or habitual manner: Her way is to work quietly and never complain. 1
- noun lead the way a method, plan, or means for attaining a goal: to find a way to reduce costs. 1
- noun lead the way a respect or particular: The plan is defective in several ways. 1
- noun lead the way a direction or vicinity: Look this way. We're having a drought out our way. 1
- noun lead the way passage or progress on a course: to make one's way on foot; to lead the way. 1
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Origin of lead the way
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English wei(gh)e, wai, Old English weg; cognate with Dutch, German Weg, Old Norse vegr, Gothic wigs; akin to Latin vehere to carry
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Parts of speech for Lead the way
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lead the way popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lead the way
verb lead the way
- socialize — to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- break ground — to do something that has not been done before
- lead off — most important; principal; leading; first: lead editorial; lead elephant; lead designer.
- pave the way — be a pioneer
Antonyms for lead the way
verb lead the way
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- mislead — to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- abandon — If you abandon a place, thing, or person, you leave the place, thing, or person permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
- follow — to come after in sequence, order of time, etc.: The speech follows the dinner.
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