Lead: lead – led – led

Irregular verb, level B1.

B1 · Intermediate
Base form (V1)lead
Past simple (V2)led
Past participle (V3)led

Meaning

To show the way, or to be first.

Examples for each form

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.

Check yourself

Write the past simple and the past participle of lead.

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