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Achieve vs Lead - What's the difference?

achieve | lead |


In lang=en terms the difference between achieve and lead

is that achieve is to obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win while lead is to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.

As verbs the difference between achieve and lead

is that achieve is to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance while lead is to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle or lead can be to or lead can be .

As a noun lead is

(uncountable) a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity it is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal atomic number 82, symbol pb (from latin plumbum ) or lead can be (uncountable) the act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.

As an adjective lead is

(not comparable) foremost.

Derive vs Lead - What's the difference?

derive | lead |


As nouns the difference between derive and lead

is that derive is drift while lead is (uncountable) a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity it is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal atomic number 82, symbol pb (from latin plumbum ) or lead can be (uncountable) the act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.

As verbs the difference between derive and lead

is that derive is while lead is to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle or lead can be to or lead can be .

As an adjective lead is

(not comparable) foremost.

Opportunity vs Lead - What's the difference?

opportunity | lead |


As nouns the difference between opportunity and lead

is that opportunity is a chance for advancement, progress or profit while lead is (uncountable) a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity it is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal atomic number 82, symbol pb (from latin plumbum ) or lead can be (uncountable) the act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.

As a verb lead is

to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle or lead can be to or lead can be .

As an adjective lead is

(not comparable) foremost.

Lead vs Misinform - What's the difference?

lead | misinform |


In lang=en terms the difference between lead and misinform

is that lead is to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle while misinform is to give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information.

As verbs the difference between lead and misinform

is that lead is to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle or lead can be to or lead can be while misinform is to give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information.

As a noun lead

is (uncountable) a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity it is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal atomic number 82, symbol pb (from latin plumbum ) or lead can be (uncountable) the act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.

As an adjective lead

is (not comparable) foremost.

Steerage vs Lead - What's the difference?

steerage | lead |


In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between steerage and lead

is that steerage is (uncountable) the art of steering while lead is (uncountable) precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; as, the white horse had the lead; a lead of a boat’s length, or of half a second; the state of being ahead in a race; the highest score in a game in an incomplete game.

In countable|lang=en terms the difference between steerage and lead

is that steerage is (countable) the effect of the helm on a ship while lead is (countable) a channel of open water in an ice field.

As nouns the difference between steerage and lead

is that steerage is (uncountable) the art of steering while lead is (uncountable) a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity it is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal atomic number 82, symbol pb (from latin plumbum ) or lead can be (uncountable) the act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.

As a verb lead is

to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle or lead can be to or lead can be .

As an adjective lead is

(not comparable) foremost.

Tutelage vs Lead - What's the difference?

tutelage | lead |


As nouns the difference between tutelage and lead

is that tutelage is the act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection; as, the king's right of seigniory and tutelage while lead is (uncountable) a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity it is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal atomic number 82, symbol pb (from latin plumbum ) or lead can be (uncountable) the act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.

As a verb lead is

to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle or lead can be to or lead can be .

As an adjective lead is

(not comparable) foremost.

Conductor vs Lead - What's the difference?

conductor | lead |


In lang=en terms the difference between conductor and lead

is that conductor is a person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting while lead is in a barbershop quartet, the person who sings the melody, usually the second tenor.

As nouns the difference between conductor and lead

is that conductor is one who conducts or leads; a guide; a director while lead is a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).

As a verb lead is

to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.

As an adjective lead is

foremost.

Formulate vs Lead - What's the difference?

formulate | lead |


In transitive terms the difference between formulate and lead

is that formulate is to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression while lead is to draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure; as, to lead one to espouse a righteous cause.

As a noun lead is

a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).

As an adjective lead is

foremost.

Initiate vs Lead - What's the difference?

initiate | lead |


In transitive terms the difference between initiate and lead

is that initiate is to begin; to start while lead is to draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure; as, to lead one to espouse a righteous cause.

In intransitive terms the difference between initiate and lead

is that initiate is to do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative while lead is to tend or reach in a certain direction, or to a certain place.

Prospect vs Lead - What's the difference?

prospect | lead |


In music|lang=en terms the difference between prospect and lead

is that prospect is (music) the of an organ while lead is (music) in a barbershop quartet, the person who sings the melody, usually the second tenor.

In lang=en terms the difference between prospect and lead

is that prospect is to search, as for gold while lead is to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.

As nouns the difference between prospect and lead

is that prospect is the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook while lead is (uncountable) a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity it is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal atomic number 82, symbol pb (from latin plumbum ) or lead can be (uncountable) the act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.

As verbs the difference between prospect and lead

is that prospect is to search, as for gold while lead is to cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle or lead can be to or lead can be .

As an adjective lead is

(not comparable) foremost.

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