English · Common Verbs
led
/lɛd/
[/lɛd/]
past tense and participle of lead
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'lead': to have guided or directed others, or gone in front.
Example
She led the team to victory and afterwards thanked every player for their hard, steady effort.
She led the team to victory and afterwards thanked every player for their hard, steady effort.
Etymology
From Old English 'lǣdde', past tense of 'lǣdan' (to lead).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both past and participle; sounds like the metal 'lead' but is spelled differently.