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wire vs lead-in

lead-in vs wire

wire and lead-in both are nouns.

wire is a verb but lead-in is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wire Yes No Yes No
lead-in Yes No No No
As nouns, lead-in is a hyponym of wire; that is, lead-in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wire:
  • wire: a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
  • lead-in: wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
wire (noun) lead-in (noun)
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance the introductory section of a story
a message transmitted by telegraph
the finishing line on a racetrack
wire (verb) lead-in (verb)
equip for use with electricity
send cables, wires, or telegrams
fasten with wire
string on a wire
provide with electrical circuits
Difference between wire and lead-in

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