Lead and Pointer

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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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Pointer is a synonym for lead in clue topic. In some cases you can use "Pointer" instead a noun "Lead".

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

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

Usage example: the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself

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Lead is a synonym for pointer in indication topic. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead a noun "Pointer".

Nearby Words: point, pointed, pointing, pointy

good	good lead	good pointer
single	single lead	single pointer
obvious	obvious lead	obvious pointer
powerful	powerful lead	powerful pointer
Other adjectives: actual, little, false.

At first, the pointer seems to lead you to a gigantic tank...but then, after you get in, the pointer shows the Devastator is a cute little scooter.

Source: Deathbringer the Adorable
Miami looked to have a 2-0 lead over Dallas when Wade hit a three-pointer to put them up by 15 in the fourth - and he chose to taunt the Mavericks by posing in front of their bench.

Source: Unwitting Instigator of Doom

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