Definition & Meaning of "in the lead"in English

in the lead

ahead of others in a competition or race, holding the top position

ahead

out front

in front

Grammatical Information

Examples

She 's been running in the lead since the first mile.

in the lead

having the leading position or higher score in a contest

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most in the lead

Comparative

more in the lead

gradable

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