lead

verb
UK: /liːd/
US: /led/

  1. To guide or direct a person or group.

    1. I will lead you to safety, just follow me closely. [ ] [ ]
    2. The general will lead the troops into battle with a strategic plan. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be in charge or control of something.

    1. She will lead the project team to success. [ ] [ ]
    2. Effective leaders lead by example, inspiring their team members daily. [ ] [ ]

  3. To live or spend your life in a particular way.

    1. I want to lead a simple life with less stress. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many choose to lead a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

guide precedence manage direct vanguard conduct control
lead noun

  1. A type of heavy, soft, gray metal.

    1. This pipe is made of lead. [ ] [ ]
    2. Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems over time. [ ] [ ]

  2. The position of being ahead or in first place.

    1. Our team took the lead in the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The runner extended their lead during the final lap of the race. [ ] [ ]

  3. An example or action that others follow.

    1. We must follow their lead. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's innovative approach is setting a new lead for the industry. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lead" in English means: To guide or direct a person or group., To be in charge or control of something., To live or spend your life in a particular way..

The phonetic transcription of "lead" is /liːd/ in British English and /led/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lead": guide, precedence, manage, direct, vanguard, conduct, control.

Example usage of "lead": "I will lead you to safety, just follow me closely.". More examples on the page.