leader
/'li:də/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who rules, guides, or inspires others: An individual who has authority, influence, or responsibility over a group, directing its activities or setting its goals.
- A featured article of merchandise sold at a loss to draw customers: In commerce, a product offered at a very low price to attract people into a store, with the expectation they will buy other items.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Person):
- She is a respected leader in the field of scientific research.
- The team looked to their leader for direction during the crisis.
- Noun (Product):
- The store used the new video game console as a leader to increase foot traffic.
- That brand of coffee is often a leader; they sell it cheaply to get you to buy other groceries.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a born leader": To have natural qualities or abilities that make one effective at leading.
- Even as a child, she was a born leader, organizing all the neighborhood games.
- "Market leader": The company or product with the largest share of sales in a particular market.
- Their smartphone became the undisputed market leader within two years.
Variants and Related Words
- Leadership (n): The position or function of a leader; the qualities necessary to lead.
- His leadership during the merger was praised by the board.
- Lead (v): To guide or direct, often by going first.
- She will lead the project team.
- Leading (adj): Most important or in first place.
- He is a leading expert on climate change.
Synonyms
- Guide: One who leads or directs another's way.
- Chief: The head or leader of an organization.
- Director: A person who supervises, controls, or manages.
- Pioneer: Someone who is among the first to explore or settle a new area, or to develop a new idea.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Lead on: To deceive someone into believing something that is not true.
- He led her on about his intentions to get married.
- Lead up to: To precede or prepare the way for an event.
- The negotiations that led up to the peace treaty were very complex.
Related Idioms
- Follow the leader: A game or a situation where people imitate the actions of a chosen leader; more broadly, to conform without question.
- In politics, many party members simply follow the leader.
- Show leadership: To demonstrate the ability to lead effectively.
- During the emergency, it was time for someone to show leadership.
Noun
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a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers
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a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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