Answer and Lead

Answer

Answer noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.

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Lead and answer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lead" instead a noun "Answer".

Lead noun - A piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert.

Usage example: my sister got a lead on the job opening from her neighbor, who is the human resources director for the company

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Answer and lead are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Answer" instead a noun "Lead".

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

clear	clear answer	clear lead
particular	particular answer	particular lead
typical	typical answer	typical lead
common	common answer	common lead
Other adjectives: direct, original, true, single, likely, obvious, simple, powerful, actual, real, big, false, possible, latter, previous.

This can lead to weirdness, such as the Stargate SG-1 crossover where Dawn casually answer her phone while on another planet.

Source: Super Cell Reception
Helen from Wildbow's "Twig" is often bubbly and adorable, but asking her questions can lead to being horrified and unable to unhear the answer however much you want to.

Source: Cute and Psycho
In fact, in one mission, Angel herself straps into the lead gunner's seat to help you out (and won't take no for an answer, either).

Source: Video Game / Wing Commander

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