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in the lead vs up

up vs in the lead

in the lead and up both are adjectives.

in the lead is not a verb while up is a verb.

in the lead and up both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
in the lead No Yes No Yes
up No Yes Yes Yes
in the lead (adjective) up (adjective)
having the leading position or higher score in a contest being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
extending or moving toward a higher place
out of bed
used up
(used of computers) operating properly
(usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness
open
getting higher or more vigorous
in the lead (verb) up (verb)
raise
in the lead (adverb) up (adverb)
leading or ahead in a competition spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
to a later time
to a more central or a more northerly place
nearer to the speaker
to a higher intensity
Difference between in the lead and up

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