The lead in this pencil is too soft. Beaming with pride, this is the inspiring moment heroic Frankie Sherwood led his beloved Newcastle United out in front of thousands of fans. Science Daily The loss dropped the Heat to , with Haslem inserted late in a game the Pistons led by as many as 28 points.
Sun Sentinel. Real-time suggestions, wherever you write. Marko Ticak. Led is the correct way to spell the past tense of lead. Lead is a common misspelling of the past tense of the verb lead. The Chronicle. Cricket World. Science Daily. The loss dropped the Heat to , with Haslem inserted late in a game the Pistons led by as many as 28 points.
Grammar What Are Modal Verbs? B2 [ I or T ] to control a group of people , a country , or a situation :. I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition.
I've asked Gemma to lead the discussion. Who will be leading the inquiry into the accident? There was nobody strong enough to lead an effective countervailing force against the dictator. Men have always played an active part in leading worship while women have been confined to more passive roles. Gandhi and Martin Luther King both led campaigns of civil disobedience to try to persuade the authorities to change their policies. The opposition leader led a very forceful attack on the government in parliament this morning.
The deputy state fire marshal led the arson investigation. Controlling and being in charge. B2 [ I or T ] especially in sports or other competitions to be in front , to be first, or to be winning :.
After 30 minutes the challengers were leading by two goals. With two laps to go Ngomo led by less than two seconds. The poll shows that the government is leading by the narrowest of margins.
At half-time , United were leading with two goals by Black. She's been leading throughout the race , but it now looks as if she's tiring. The Sonics led by only 2 points at intermission. The champion was leading by two sets to one when rain stopped play. C2 [ T ] to cause someone to do something, especially something bad :.
It's worrying that such a prominent politician is so easily led. He was a weak man, led astray by ambition. The success of the product led many firms to try to copy them. The seductions of life in a warm climate have led many Britons to live abroad , especially in Spain. It was his instinct for self-preservation that led him to abandon his former friends and transfer his allegiance to the new rulers.
He's at that impressionable age when he's very easily led by other children. What led you to make such a drastic decision? Causing somebody to act. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Affecting and influencing.
B1 [ I ] to show the way to a group of people , animals , vehicles , etc. I don't know the way, so you'd better lead. If you lead in the jeep , we'll follow behind on the horses. The local youth band will lead the parade this weekend. A large black hearse led the funeral procession. She led them down the hall. The waiter led us to our table. Our guide led us through the mountains. See more results ». She took the child by the hand and led him upstairs to bed.
He led the horse out of the stable. You've been there before - why don't you lead the way? The company has been leading the way in network applications for several years. They led us into the forest. A group of firefighters led the march. We asked Ralph to lead us through the rough terrain.
They led in the car and we followed on bikes. They led us into a small room. Taking someone somewhere or telling them the way. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Ahead, in front and beyond. Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling. There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir. The door leads out onto a wide , shady terrace.
A narrow trail of blood led directly into the cave. This information led the police to a house near the harbour. This door leads to the garden. A narrow path led to their cottage. Muddy footprints led to the door. Where does this road lead? The stepping stones lead across the marsh. B2 to live a particular type of life :. He was able to lead a normal life , despite the illness.
We certainly don't lead a life of luxury but we're not poor either. Life and living. Idioms lead sb a merry dance. Phrasal verbs lead off. For the first time in the race Harrison is in the lead. After last night's win Johnson has taken over the lead in the championship table.
By the end of the day's play Davies had a lead of three points. The latest opinion poll puts the Democrats in the lead. The French driver has taken the lead in the Paris-Dakar rally. She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race. Italy had a comfortable three-goal lead over France by half-time. Lewis held onto the lead until the final lap. C2 [ C usually singular ] the act of showing a person or group of people what to do:.
A lead from an informer enabled the police to make several arrests. Information and messages. Please keep your dog on a lead when on the beach.
B1 used to describe the main performer or part in a performance :. Who played the lead role in the movie? The lead guitarist was good. Important people and describing important people.
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