leads
word · lemma: lead
/ˈɫidz/
leedz
/ˈlidz/
leedz
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'lead'. It can mean to go in front and guide others, to cause someone somewhere, or to be ahead in a game, race, or competition.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'lead a team', 'lead someone to the door', and 'lead by two points'. Note the pronunciation here is /liːdz/, not like the metal 'lead'. Learners often confuse 'lead' with 'guide'; 'lead' often suggests being in front or being in first place.
Spanish: guía - conduce - lideraPortuguese (BR): guia - leva - lideraPortuguese (PT): guia - conduz - lideraChinese (Simplified): 带领 - 引导 - 领先Chinese (Traditional): 帶領 - 引導 - 領先Hindi: नेतृत्व करता है - ले जाता है - आगे हैArabic: يقود - يوجّه - يتقدّمBengali: নেতৃত্ব দেয় - পথ দেখায় - এগিয়ে থাকে (প্রতিযোগিতায়)Russian: ведёт - лидируетJapanese: 率いる - 先導する - リードする（競争で）Vietnamese: dẫn dắt - dẫn đường - dẫn đầuKorean: 이끈다 - 앞서다Turkish: önderlik eder - yol gösterir - önde giderUrdu: قیادت کرتا ہے - رہنمائی کرتا ہے - آگے ہوتا ہے (مقابلے میں)Indonesian: memimpin - menuntun - memimpin (perlombaan/kompetisi)
Example Sentences
She always leads with confidence, even under pressure.
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This road leads straight to the beach.
natural
Right now, she leads the race, but it's still close.
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She leads the class to the museum.
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Our team leads by one goal.
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He leads a small group at work.
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