leader
/ˈliːdə(r)/noun
उच्चारण लीडर
नेता, अगुआ, प्रमुख
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a person who leads a group of people, an organization or a country
नेता, अगुआ, प्रमुख
- the leader of the opposition
- She is a natural leader.
- The team leader arranged the meeting for Monday.
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- A good leader listens to everyone.
- Radhika was elected the class leader.
- The party leader addressed a large crowd.
Opposite follower subordinate
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a person or thing that is the best, or in first place, in a race or competition
(दौड़, प्रतियोगिता में) सबसे आगे चलने वाला
- The leader is twenty metres ahead.
- The leader of the championship has won three matches in a row.
- The leader was caught just before the finishing line.
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- India is a world leader in software services.
- The company is the leader in the market for tea.
Synonyms front runner pacesetter
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an article in a newspaper giving the editor's opinion
(अखबार का) संपादकीय, अग्रलेख
- The leader in today's paper criticizes the budget.
- The leader in the newspaper called for better pay for teachers.
- The leader on education was widely read.
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- A leader in the paper praised the new law.
- The editor wrote a sharp leader on road safety.
Synonyms editorial leading article
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leader of / in sth
Of names the group, party or country led; in names the field in which someone is ahead.
'Of' उस समूह, दल या देश को बताता है जिसका नेतृत्व किया जाता है; 'in' उस क्षेत्र को जिसमें कोई आगे है।
- He is the leader of the opposition.
- India is a world leader in software services.
leader (the one in front)
In a race or contest, the leader is the one in first place.
दौड़ या प्रतियोगिता में 'leader' पहले स्थान पर चल रहा व्यक्ति या दल है।
- The leader crossed the finishing line first.
- The Indian team is the leader in the table.
a leader (editorial)
In British newspapers, a leader is the editor's opinion piece, also called an editorial.
ब्रिटिश अख़बारों में 'leader' संपादक का विचार-लेख है, जिसे editorial भी कहते हैं।
- The Hindu's leader criticised the budget.
- Read the leader before the other pages.
leader + of + noun (team, party, expedition)
Leader is a countable noun, usually followed by of, and the group needs a definite article.
'Leader' countable noun है, जिसके बाद प्रायः 'of' आता है और समूह के पहले definite article लगता है।
- Radhika is the leader of the debating team.
- The leader of the expedition reached the peak.
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adjective + leader
naturalstrongpoliticalreligiousworldlocal
- She is a natural leader and everyone follows her.
verb + leader
electfollowchoosebecomeact asremove
- The party elected a new leader.
leader + noun
boardwriterelectionfigure
- The leader writer of the paper retired this year.
noun + leader
teamgrouppartyclassoppositionunion
- The union leader met the minister.
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- A good leader listens before deciding.
एक अच्छा नेता निर्णय लेने से पहले सुनता है।
- Radhika was chosen as the leader of the science project group.
राधिका को विज्ञान परियोजना समूह का नेता चुना गया।
- At the halfway mark, the Kenyan runner was the leader.
आधे रास्ते पर केन्या का धावक सबसे आगे था।
- Leaders of the two countries met in New Delhi.
दोनों देशों के नेता नई दिल्ली में मिले।
- Mahatma Gandhi was a leader who believed in non-violence.
महात्मा गांधी ऐसे नेता थे जो अहिंसा में विश्वास रखते थे।
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✗ He is the leader in the party.
✓ He is the leader of the party.
For the group that someone leads, use of, not in.
जिस समूह का कोई नेतृत्व करता है उसके लिए 'of' आता है, 'in' नहीं।
✗ She leaded the team to victory.
✓ She led the team to victory.
The past form of lead is led, not leaded.
'Lead' का past रूप 'led' है, 'leaded' नहीं।
✗ He is a good lead for the class.
✓ He is a good leader for the class.
The person is a leader. Lead is a verb or a noun for a position at the front.
व्यक्ति 'leader' होता है; 'lead' क्रिया है या आगे की स्थिति के लिए noun।
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Leader, head and chief differ in how much power or formality is involved.
Leader, head और chief में अधिकार या औपचारिकता की मात्रा अलग है।
A person whom others follow, with or without an official post.
वह व्यक्ति जिसका दूसरे अनुसरण करते हैं, चाहे आधिकारिक पद हो या नहीं।
- The student leader spoke first.
The person in charge of an organisation by position.
पद के आधार पर किसी संस्था का प्रभारी व्यक्ति।
- The head of the school is a woman.
The highest in rank in a group or department.
किसी समूह या विभाग में सर्वोच्च पद वाला।
- The fire chief gave orders.
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lead·er
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One-word substitution
A person who guides or commands a group.
'समूह का मार्गदर्शन या नेतृत्व करने वाला' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।
Notes
The newspaper sense (leader = editorial) is tested occasionally.
अखबार के अर्थ में leader का मतलब editorial भी पूछा जाता है।