leader

/ˈliː.də(ɹ)/noun
Elementary
1

Any person who leads or directs.

2

One who goes first.

3

One having authority to direct.

4

One who leads a political party or group of elected party members; sometimes used in titles.

5

A person or organization that leads in a certain field in terms of excellence, success, etc.

6

A performer who leads a band, choir, or a section of an orchestra.

7

The first violin in a symphony orchestra; the concertmaster.

8

The dominant animal in a pack of animals, such as wolves or lions.

9

An animal placed in advance of others, especially on a team of horse, oxen, or dogs.

10

Either of the two front horses of a team of four in front of a carriage.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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