WordHive Learning Dictionary

Leadership

noun

Leadership means guiding a group in a positive direction.

10 letters 3 syllables

What does Leadership mean?

Leadership means guiding a group in a positive direction.

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Dictionary definition

The ability or role of guiding a group toward a goal.

Example sentences

Leadership in a sentence

easy

Our group used leadership during the class project.

medium

Leadership helps everyone understand the goal.

hard

Strong leadership includes listening, planning, and sharing responsibility.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Leadership

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does leadership mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to leadership?

Practice 3

Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for leadership?

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Leadership

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Synonyms

Words like Leadership

guidancehelpful direction
directioncontrol or guidance toward a goal
influencethe ability to affect others in a positive way
Antonyms

Opposite words

disorganizationlack of clear order or direction
misguidancepoor or incorrect direction
Synonym practice

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Word family

Leadership word family

Base word

leadership

noun

leadership

Base form.

noun

leader

A person who guides a group.

verb

lead

To guide or direct.

Related words
Student support

Understand Leadership

Hint for students

Leadership means guiding a group in a positive direction.

Common mix-up

Leadership is not the same as disorganization. Leadership means leadership means guiding a group in a positive direction.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: Leadership helps everyone understand the goal. Clue words: helps, everyone, understand. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows leadership without using the word leadership. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show leadership?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Leadership helps everyone understand the goal." Why does leadership fit better than disorganization?