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- leadingadjective
Most important or in first position.
- leadsverb
Third person singular present tense of "lead": to show the way by going ahead.
- leafnoun
A flat, typically green structure attached to a plant stem that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.
- leaguenoun
A group of sports teams that compete against each other.
- leaguesnoun
Plural of "league": multiple groups of sports teams that compete against each other.
- leaknoun
An unintended hole or crack through which liquid or gas escapes.
- leakedverb
Past tense and past participle of "leak": allowed liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack.
- leakingverb
Present participle of "leak": allowing liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack.
- leaksnoun
Multiple unintended holes or cracks through which liquid or gas escapes.
- leanverb
To incline or bend from a vertical position.
- leaningnoun
A tendency or preference toward something.
- leapverb
To jump or spring a long distance or to a great height.
- learnverb
Gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in something through study, experience, or teaching.
- learnedverb
Past tense of "learn": acquired knowledge or skill.
- learningnoun
The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study or experience.
- learnsverb
Third person singular present tense of "learn": gains knowledge or skills through study or experience.
- learntverb
Past tense and past participle of "learn" (primarily British English): gained knowledge or skills through study or experience.
- leasenoun
A contract granting use of property for a specified time in exchange for payment.
- leashnoun
A strap or cord attached to a collar for controlling a dog or other animal.
- leastdeterminer
Smallest in amount, extent, or significance.
- leathernoun
Material made from animal skin that has been treated and preserved.
- leaveverb
Go away from a place.
- leavesnoun
The flat, typically green parts of plants that grow from stems or branches.
- leavingverb
Present participle of "leave": going away from a place or person.
- lecturenoun
An educational talk given to an audience, especially in a university.
- lecturesnoun
Delivers educational talks.
- ledverb
Past tense and past participle of "lead": showed the way; guided.
- ledgenoun
A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other vertical surface.
- ledgernoun
A book or computer file in which financial transactions are recorded.
- leenoun
The side or part that is sheltered or turned away from the wind.
- leftadjective
On or toward the side of a person or thing that is to the west when facing north.
- leftoversnoun
Food remaining after a meal that is saved for later consumption.
- leftynoun
A left-handed person.
- legnoun
Each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands.
- legacynoun
Money or property left to someone in a will.
- legaladjective
Permitted by law; lawful.
- legallyadverb
In a manner that conforms to the law; according to law.
- legendnoun
A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.
- legendaryadjective
Described in or based on legends; mythical.
- legendsnoun
Traditional stories from the past that may or may not be historically accurate.
- legionnoun
A unit of the ancient Roman army, typically comprising 3,000 to 6,000 soldiers.
- legislationnoun
Laws enacted by a legislative body; the process of making laws.
- legitadjective
(Informal) Genuine; authentic; conforming to the rules.
- legitimateadjective
Conforming to the law or to rules; lawful.
- legsnoun
The lower limbs of humans and animals used for standing and walking.
- leinoun
A Hawaiian garland of flowers, leaves, or shells worn around the neck as a symbol of greeting or celebration.
- leisurenoun
Free time when one is not working or occupied; time available for ease, relaxation, or enjoyment.
- lemonnoun
A yellow oval citrus fruit with thick skin and acidic, juicy pulp, used for flavoring and juice.
- lemonadenoun
(American English) A sweetened beverage made from lemon juice, water, and sugar.
- lendverb
To grant temporary use of something on the condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.