Lead and Shot

Lead

Lead noun - The space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects.

Usage example: the runner maintained a lead of several meters all the way around the track

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Synonyms for Lead

Antonyms for Lead

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

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

Shot

Shot noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Synonyms for Shot

Antonyms for Shot

Lead and shot are semantically related in discharge topic. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead a noun "Shot", if it concerns topics such as ammunition.

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How words are described

good	good lead	good shot
nice	nice lead	nice shot
clear	clear lead	clear shot
particular	particular lead	particular shot
Other adjectives: normal, direct, original, initial, single, powerful, actual, real, big, great, decent, new, dramatic, occasional, previous.

Both words in one sentence

The lead bank robber was just trying to scare Takuya, and actually shot the ceiling instead.

Source: Manga / Baby and Me
Shooting them in the head is incredibly difficult and will often lead to a missed shot or perhaps even an innocent being shot.

Source: Television Is Trying to Kill Us
When The Brady Bunch was filming at an amusement park, the producers wanted a shot of the bunch riding a roller coaster, shot from the lead car looking back at them having a great time.

Source: Low Clearance

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