/liːd/
Translation
To go in front of others to show the way, or to be in charge of a group.
Word origin
From Old English laedan, meaning to guide or take with you.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- laedan
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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"Lead" means to go in front and show the way.
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"Leads" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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"Led" is the past form of "lead".
When you lead, you go first so others can follow, or you are the head of a group. A guide leads people on a walk, and a boss leads a team.
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