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Lead

🇬🇧 UK //liːd// 🇺🇸 US //liːd//

Meaning of Lead

To guide or direct someone or something.

In simple words: To show the way or guide someone.

Lead in a sentence

• She will lead the meeting tomorrow.
• He was chosen to lead the project team.
• Teachers often lead their students on field trips.
• The tour guide will lead us through the museum.
• Good leaders lead by example.

How to use Lead

Used when guiding or directing people, typically in a formal or informal context. Avoid using it in a literal physical sense when the context is abstract.

Grammar pattern

lead + object

Memory hint

Think of a leader guiding a group, leading them on the right path.

Related words

Collocations with Lead

• lead a team
• lead a discussion
• lead by example
• lead the way
• lead the charge

Synonyms for Lead

• guide
• direct
• show
• manage
• conduct

Opposites of Lead

• follow
• distract

Common mistakes with Lead

• Confused with 'leed' for the verb and 'lead' for the metal.
• Using 'lead' as a noun for someone who guides a team, instead of 'leader'.
• Mixing up present and past forms (leading vs. led).

Frequently asked questions about Lead

What does Lead mean?

To show the way or guide someone.

What is the definition of Lead?

To guide or direct someone or something.

How do you use Lead in a sentence?

She will lead the meeting tomorrow.

Can you give another example of Lead?

He was chosen to lead the project team.

What are synonyms for Lead?

Common alternatives include guide, direct, show, manage, conduct.

What is the opposite of Lead?

Opposite meanings include follow, distract.

What words go with Lead?

It commonly pairs with lead a team, lead a discussion, lead by example, lead the way, lead the charge.

What are common mistakes when using Lead?

Confused with 'leed' for the verb and 'lead' for the metal. Using 'lead' as a noun for someone who guides a team, instead of 'leader'. Mixing up present and past forms (leading vs. led).

How do you pronounce Lead?

US: //liːd//, UK: //liːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lead?

Used when guiding or directing people, typically in a formal or informal context. Avoid using it in a literal physical sense when the context is abstract.