lead

/liːd/

nounverblead

To LEAD (/liːd/) is to go first—stretch the word like a long “ee” sound: l-EE-d.

Yes, it's lead. Remember the long “ee” sound in the verb: lead = /liːd/ (rhymes with “need”).

Definitions

  1. nouna heavy, soft, gray metal (chemical symbol Pb) used in things like batteries and shielding
  2. nounthe position of being in front in a race, game, or competition
  3. verbto guide or direct someone or something; to be in charge or go first
  4. verbto be ahead in a race, game, or competition

Examples

  • “The guide will lead the hikers safely back to camp.”
  • “Our team took the lead in the final minute of the game.”
  • “Old paint may contain lead, so it must be removed carefully.”

Synonyms

guidedirectheadconductpilot

Antonyms

followtrail

Translations

ES plomo; liderarPT chumbo; liderarFR plomb; mener

Common misspellings

leedledleaddleedeleaidleed leád

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