lead

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To show the way, or to be first.

Meanings of «lead»

1 · verb

to show the way, or to be first

She will lead the tour group through the museum.

2 · noun

a heavy soft grey metal

The old pipes were made of lead.

Similar: metalheavy metal

3 · noun

a strap for controlling a dog

Please keep your dog on a lead in the park.

Similar: leash tether

Translation

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«lead» in 17 languages

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

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TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

to show the way to someone

leadgo first so that others followThe guide led us up the mountain.

guidego with someone and show the wayA local man guided us through the forest.

directtell someone which way to goA police officer directed us to the station.

Word family

lead B1 · verbleader B1 · nounleadership B2 · nounleading B1 · adjectivemislead B1 · verbmisleading B1 · adjective

Verb forms

Base form (V1)lead

Past simple (V2)led

Past participle (V3)led

Base form (V1)
She will lead us to the museum.

Past simple (V2)
He led the team to a big win.

Past participle (V3)
The guide has led us through the forest.

Don't confuse

lead (noun)

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