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lead vs extend

extend vs lead

lead is a noun but extend is not a noun.

lead and extend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lead Yes No Yes No
extend No No Yes No
As verbs, lead and extend are synonyms defined as:
  • lead and extend: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Other synonyms of lead include go, pass, run.
lead (noun) extend (noun)
the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge
a position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead')
a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
an advantage held by a competitor in a race
evidence pointing to a possible solution
a news story of major importance
the introductory section of a story
an indication of potential opportunity
(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
an actor who plays a principal role
(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
lead (verb) extend (verb)
cause to undertake a certain action extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
preside over thrust or extend out
lead, as in the performance of a composition extend in scope or range or area
travel in front of; go in advance of others lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
take somebody somewhere continue or extend
move ahead (of others) in time or space expand the influence of
be in charge of increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
be conducive to prolong the time allowed for payment of
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
be ahead of others; be the first open or straighten out; unbend
cause something to pass or lead somewhere extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
lead, extend, or afford access cause to move at full gallop
produce as a result or residue offer verbally
tend to or result in make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Difference between lead and extend

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