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Irregular verb

lead

/liːd/

Base
lead
Past simple
led
Past participle
led

Usage

led is spelled without an a, unlike the metal lead — a common spelling mix-up even among native speakers.

Meaning

  • to guide a person or group

Example

Our guide led us through the old town.

She led the project from start to finish.

The path has led hikers to this viewpoint for decades.