IN THE LEAD

I. (adjective)

Meaning:

Having the leading position or higher score in a contest

Example:

the leading team in the pennant race

Synonyms:

ahead; in the lead; leading

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

up (being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level)

Meaning:

Leading or ahead in a competition

Example:

the advertising campaign put them out front in sales

Synonyms:

ahead; in the lead; out front

Classified under:

Adverbs