lead
word
/ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/
leed (verb), led (noun/past)
/lɛd/
leed (verb), led (noun/past)
Definition
To guide or be in charge of a group, project, or activity. "Lead" can also refer to a type of metal (Pb).
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, "lead" is irregular (past: "led"). Common in leadership and guidance contexts: "lead a team", "lead the way". As a noun, "lead" (pronounced 'led') is the metal; don't confuse with the verb (pronounced 'leed').
Spanish: liderar - dirigir - guiar - plomo (metal)Portuguese (BR): liderar - conduzir - comandar - chumbo (metal)Portuguese (PT): liderar - conduzir - comandar - chumbo (metal)Chinese (Simplified): 领导 - 带领 - 铅(元素)Chinese (Traditional): 領導 - 帶領 - 鉛(元素)Hindi: नेतृत्व करना - मार्गदर्शन करना - सीसा (धातु)Arabic: يقود - يرشد - رصاص (معدن)Bengali: নেতৃত্ব দেওয়া - নিয়ে যাওয়া (নির্দেশনা) - সীসা (ধাতু)Russian: вести - возглавлять - свинец (металл)Japanese: 導く - 率いる - 鉛（えん/金属）Vietnamese: dẫn dắt - chỉ huy - chì (kim loại)Korean: 이끌다 - 지도하다 - 납 (금속)Turkish: öncülük etmek - liderlik etmek - kurşun (metal)Urdu: رہنمائی کرنا - سیسہ (دھات)Indonesian: memimpin - memandu - timbal (logam)
Example Sentences
Can you lead me to the station?
basic
She will lead the class on the field trip.
basic
Batteries may contain lead.
basic
She knows how to lead a team through tough times.
natural
Who will lead the project this year?
natural
We need someone to lead by example, not just words.
natural