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spearheading

spear·head
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [speer-hed]
    • /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/
    • /ˈspɪə.hed/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [speer-hed]
    • /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

Definitions of spearheading word

  • noun spearheading the sharp-pointed head that forms the piercing end of a spear. 1
  • noun spearheading any person, contingent, or force that leads an attack, undertaking, etc. 1
  • verb with object spearheading to act as a spearhead for: She spearheaded the drive for new members. 1
See all 3 definitions of spearheading

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Origin of spearheading

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at spear1, head

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Parts of speech for Spearheading

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Spearheading

spearheading popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

spearheading usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for spearheading

adj spearheading

  • avantgarde — the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
  • groundbreaking — the act or ceremony of breaking ground for a new construction project.

adjective spearheading

  • innovating — Make changes in something established, esp. by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
All 3 Synonyms of spearheading

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