led

CEFRB1

/ɛl.iːˈdiː/

verb · adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    Guided or directed a person, group, or activity.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of lead

Examples

  • Freud's insights into human behavior led to him being honored as a profound thinker.

  • These invasions almost led to the collapse of the Roman Empire.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈlɛd/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. Under somebody's control or leadership.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of a farm, etc.: managed by a deputy instead of the owner or tenant in person.

More examples

In context

  • You've been properly led up the garden path.

  • The light-emitting capacity of an LED is measured in megacandela [recte millicandelas] or mcd. Small commercial LEDs range from 10 to about 5000 mcd.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The experienced guide blank the group of tourists through the dark cave without any trouble.

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