How do you use "lead" in a sentence?

She leads a team of fifteen people. This path leads to the village. They're in the lead with two goals.

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Q: What does "lead" mean?

To guide or direct; to be in first position Lead (/liːd/) as a verb means to guide, direct, or be in charge. As a noun, it can mean the front position, a clue, or a dog's leash. Note: 'lead' (/led/) as a noun also refers to the metal. Expressions include 'lead the way' (go first), 'lead to' (result in), 'take the lead' (go ahead), and 'in the lead' (winning).

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Meaning: To guide or direct; to be in first position

领导，引导，领先

liderar, guiar, llevar

導く、率いる、リードする

이끌다, 인도하다, 선두에 서다

Lead (/liːd/) as a verb means to guide, direct, or be in charge. As a noun, it can mean the front position, a clue, or a dog's leash. Note: 'lead' (/led/) as a noun also refers to the metal. Expressions include 'lead the way' (go first), 'lead to' (result in), 'take the lead' (go ahead), and 'in the lead' (winning).

「lead」（/liːd/）作为动词意味着引导、指导或负责。作为名词，它可以表示领先位置、线索或狗的牵引绳。注意：「lead」（/led/）作为名词也指金属铅。常见表达包括「lead the way」（带路）、「lead to」（导致）、「take the lead」（领先）和「in the lead」（领先中）。

«Lead» (/liːd/) como verbo significa guiar, dirigir o estar a cargo. Como sustantivo, puede significar la posición delantera, una pista o la correa de un perro. Nota: «lead» (/led/) como sustantivo también se refiere al metal plomo. Las expresiones incluyen «lead the way» (ir primero), «lead to» (resultar en), «take the lead» (tomar la delantera) e «in the lead» (ganando).

「lead」（/liːd/）は動詞として、ガイドする、指示する、または担当することを意味します。名詞としては、先頭位置、手がかり、または犬のリードを意味することがあります。注意：「lead」（/led/）は名詞として金属の鉛も指します。表現には「lead the way」（先頭を行く）、「lead to」（〜につながる）、「take the lead」（リードする）、「in the lead」（リード中）があります。

Lead(/liːd/)는 동사로 안내하다, 지시하다 또는 책임을 맡다를 의미합니다. 명사로는 선두 위치, 단서 또는 개 목줄을 뜻합니다. 참고: 'lead'(/led/)는 명사로 금속(납)을 의미하기도 합니다. 표현으로는 'lead the way'(앞장서다), 'lead to'(~로 이어지다), 'take the lead'(선두에 나서다), 'in the lead'(선두에 있는) 등이 있습니다.

Examples

She leads a team of fifteen people.
她领导着一个15人的团队。
Ella lidera un equipo de quince personas.
彼女は15人のチームを率いています。
그녀는 15명으로 구성된 팀을 이끌고 있습니다.
This path leads to the village.
这条小路通往村庄。
Este camino lleva al pueblo.
この道は村に続いています。
이 길은 마을로 이어집니다.
They're in the lead with two goals.
他们以两球领先。
Van en cabeza con dos goles.
彼らは2ゴール差でリードしています。
그들이 2골 차이로 리드하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'lǣdan' meaning 'to guide, to cause to go', from Proto-Germanic 'laidjan'. Related to 'load' and 'lode' (a vein of ore, i.e. something that leads you). The metal 'lead' (/led/) is an entirely different word, from Old English 'lēad'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal