Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with lead in British Collocation
lead
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
big
New Zealand now had a commanding 26-point lead.
small
Bristol took a slender lead at 21–19 but were unable to close out the game.
how big
A 69th minute header from Foley gave Ireland a three-goal lead.
early in the game etc
After taking an early lead, Roma were beaten 3–1.
have the lead
Liverpool had the lead at the end of the first half.
Ryder was in the lead at the end of the first week of the competition.
take the lead from someone else
Livi almost snatched the lead when Alan Main made an error.
take the lead again after not having it for a time
Tattenhall however continued to win more of the midfield battle and regained the lead just before half time.
make the lead greater
In the second quarter the team extended their lead to seven points.
not have the lead anymore
Southall’s problems continued when they surrendered a three-goal lead to eventually lose 5–4.
keep the lead
Fergus retained his one-game lead to take the cup.
take the lead gradually
They edged into the lead in the tenth minute and never looked back.
take the lead very quickly in a game or race
Felce stormed into the lead and set a blistering pace.