Direction
Lead
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
Direction is a synonym for lead in affect topic. Sometimes you can use "Direction" instead a noun "Lead", if it concerns topics such as example, supremacy.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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It did, however, garner universal acclaim from critics for Nichols' direction and the lead performance by Michael Shannon.
Source: Creator / Jeff Nichols - Higher levels require lead changes (switching which forefoot leads every canter stride): the inside foot must always be leading and a change of direction requires a lead change.
Source: Useful Notes / Equestrian Sports - Banjo-Tooie: Klungo learns to lead your direction by the second time you fight him, but he only leads based on your speed and direction.
Source: A.I. Breaker
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