Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lead the way

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.14 in modern English

Syllables: lead- the way
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To proceed first in a journey, procession, etc., so that others can follow.

verb

To act as a guide or pioneer.

Example Sentences

"The native-born and the "naturalised" locomotives have been giving way to the standardised types, of which the L.M.S.R. class "5" 4-6-0 has led the way and has penetrated the furthest."
"The Americans led the way in the postwar years, but UK, Continental European and Japanese companies have followed […]"
"Network Rail's East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) should lead the way for a national digital signalling programme and other major schemes under the new Great British Railways public body."

Inflected Forms

leads the way (present, singular) leading the way (participle, present) led the way (participle, past) led the way (past)

Antonyms

bring up the rear

Questions

What does lead the way mean?: To proceed first in a journey, procession, etc., so that others can follow.

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