Lead and Preparatory

Lead

Lead adjective - Highest in rank or authority.

Preparatory and lead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preparatory" instead an adjective "Lead".

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

Preparatory

Preparatory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
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Lead and preparatory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead an adjective "Preparatory".

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