led (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /lɛd/
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'lead', meaning to guide or direct someone or something.
Examples
She led the team to victory in the championship.
The detective led the investigation into the mysterious disappearance.
He had always led a quiet and simple life.
How to Use led
- lead someone/something to (prepositional phrase)
- To guide or direct a person or thing towards a particular place or outcome. — "The evidence led the police to the suspect's hideout."
- lead someone on (phrasal verb)
- To deceive someone by pretending something is true or by encouraging them to believe something that is not. — "He felt like she was leading him on about the promotion."
- lead off (phrasal verb)
- To begin something, especially a game or speech. — "The home team will lead off the game tonight."
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