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What does the word lead mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To cover, fasten, fit, or fill up with lead; supply with leads, as type.

Part of speech: verb transitive

To guide by going before; precede; conduct; induce.

Part of speech: verb

To act as guide; extend or reach.

Part of speech: noun

Position in advance; priority; guidance; command.

Part of speech: noun

A soft, heavy, bluish - gray metal; some leaden object, as a thin slip to separate lines of type, a sinker, etc.

Part of speech: noun

Graphite. black lead.

Usage examples for lead

We will lead you and we will show you how to take off in the dark. – A Yankee Flier in Italy by Rutherford G. Montgomery
The track he was on seemed to lead to a better road in the valley. – Carmen's Messenger by Harold Bindloss
Lead her out, and let me see her. – The Marquis of Lossie by George MacDonald

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