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Word: Lead
Speech Type: Verb
Old English lǣdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch leiden and German leiten, also to load and lode
liːd
cause (a person or animal) to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a rope, etc. while moving forward
Short Definition:cause person or animal to go with one
Examples:- she emerged leading a bay horse
be a route or means of access to a particular place or in a particular direction
Short Definition:be route to particular place
Examples:- the door led to a long hallway
- a farm track led off to the left
be in charge or command of
Short Definition:be in charge of
Examples:- a military delegation was led by the Chief of Staff
have the advantage over competitors in a race or game
Short Definition:have advantage over competitors
Examples:- he followed up with a break of 105 to lead 3-0
- the Wantage jockey was leading the field
have or experience (a particular way of life)
Short Definition:have particular way of life
Examples:- she's led a completely sheltered life
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