Word: Leader

Pronunciation

/ˈliːdər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country. They typically possess strong influence and decision-making abilities. For example: “The company’s new leader has a background in finance.”

  • Example Sentence: “The team elected John as their leader because of his strategic vision.”

• Noun (figurative): The foremost or leading part of something. For instance, the leading edge of technology or the leader in the race.

  • Example Sentence: “This tech firm is considered a leader in the field of artificial intelligence.”

Phrases

• “Take the lead”: To assume control or guide others in a task or situation.
• “Follow the leader”: A children’s game where one player acts as the leader and others mimic their actions.
• “Thought leader”: A person recognized as an authority in a specific area or industry, shaping opinions and trends through innovative ideas.

Example Sentences

• Noun (person): “She was a charismatic leader who inspired her team to achieve remarkable results.”
• Noun (figurative): “Their product became the market leader within just six months of its launch.”

Synonyms

• Captain
• Chief
• Commander
• Director
• Guide
• Head
• Principal
• Supervisor
• Manager
• Mentor
• Pioneer
• Innovator (when used in a figurative sense)