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lead the wayto go first to show others where to go or what to do; to be the first to do something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: to go first to show others where to go or what to do; to be the first to do something

Pronunciation (IPA): /liːd ðə weɪ/

Korean meaning: 앞장서다, 길을 인도하다, 선도하다

Korean pronunciation: **리드** 더 **웨이**

Example Sentences

  • My GPS always leads the way, but somehow I still get lost in the parking lot.
  • Korea leads the way in K-pop and internet speed worldwide.
  • The tour guide will lead the way through the museum.

lead the way

NOUN

//liːd ðə weɪ//

to go first to show others where to go or what to do; to be the first to do something

lead the way concept
💡 Concept

to go first to show others where to go or what to do; to be the first to do something

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lead the way rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Lead the way, pave the way, show the way forward!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/liːd ðə weɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/liːd ðə weɪ/

🌳Etymology

Origin

From Old English 'lædan' (to lead, guide) combined with 'way' from Old English 'weg' (path, road). Both words have Germanic roots and have been used together since Middle English to describe the act of going ahead to guide others.

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🎵Rhyme

pave the wayshow the wayclear the way
pave the way
show the way
clear the way

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My GPS always leads the way, but somehow I still get lost in the parking lot.

Korea leads the way in K-pop and internet speed worldwide.

The tour guide will lead the way through the museum.

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks it leads the way during our walks, but it's really just following interesting smells.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

guidepioneerspearheadtake the leadblaze the trail

Antonyms

followtrail behindlag behind

Related

leadershipguidancedirectionpioneeringinnovation