Lead to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LED-too, LEED-too, LED-tuh, LEED-tuh, LED-tih, LEED-tih
lɛd/ /tˈuː
LED-TOO
Definition
To cause or result in something; when one thing makes another thing happen.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal English. Typical collocations: 'lead to problems', 'lead to success', 'lead to a result'. Often used to discuss causes and effects. Not for giving directions (use 'go to', 'turn left', etc).
Spanish: conducir a - llevar a - provocarPortuguese (BR): levar a - conduzir aPortuguese (PT): levar a - conduzir aChinese (Simplified): 导致 - 引起Chinese (Traditional): 導致 - 引起Hindi: का कारण बननाArabic: يؤدي إلىBengali: কারণ হওয়া - ঘটানোRussian: приводить кJapanese: つながる - 引き起こすVietnamese: dẫn đếnKorean: 초래하다 - 이어지다Turkish: neden olmakUrdu: کا سبب بننا - لے جانا (نتیجہ)Indonesian: mengakibatkan - menyebabkan
Example Sentences
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems.
basic
Hard work will lead to success.
basic
Missing the bus can lead to being late.
basic
His rude comment really led to an argument.
natural
That decision could lead to bigger issues down the road.
natural
Stress at work might lead to trouble sleeping.
natural