led
/lɛd/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of 'lead': showed the way by going in front; guided or directed someone or something.
- He led the discussion on how to improve the company's sales.
- She led the hikers along a narrow trail through the forest.
- The captain led his team to victory in the championship game.
- Past tense and past participle of 'lead': caused someone to do something or to have a particular feeling.
- The evidence led the detective to believe the suspect was innocent.
- The bad weather led to the cancellation of the outdoor concert.
- Her kind words led me to feel more confident about the presentation.
- Past tense and past participle of 'lead': had a particular result or effect.
- The accident led to new safety rules in the factory.
- His poor diet led to serious health problems.
- Years of hard work led to her promotion to manager.
noun
- A heavy, soft, gray metal that is used in batteries, pipes, and as a shield against radiation. (Chemical symbol: Pb)
- Lead is still used in some types of batteries for cars and trucks.
- The artist used a piece of lead to create the lines in the stained glass window.
- Old houses often have pipes made of lead, which can be dangerous for drinking water.
- The thin, dark material inside a pencil that makes marks on paper; actually made of graphite, not lead.
- I need to sharpen my pencil because the lead broke off.
- She prefers a mechanical pencil because the lead is always the same thickness.
- The artist used a soft lead pencil to shade the drawing.
- A leash or strap used to control a dog.
- Please keep your dog on a lead when walking in the park.
- He attached the lead to the dog's collar before opening the gate.
- The puppy chewed through its lead and ran off.