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led

/ˈlɛd/noun, verb1 syllable

Led means: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point.

Synonyms for led22

noun, as in diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

light-emitting diode

verb, as in stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

run, go, pass, lead, extend, range

verb, as in cause something to pass or lead somewhere

run, lead, guide, draw, pass, range

verb, as in take somebody somewhere

lead, take, direct, conduct, guide

verb, as in produce as a result or residue

leave, result, lead

verb, as in travel in front of; go in advance of others

lead, head, head up

verb, as in lead, as in the performance of a composition

conduct, lead, direct

verb, as in be conducive to

contribute, lead, conduce

verb, as in preside over

moderate, chair, lead

verb, as in be in charge of

head, lead

verb, as in be ahead of others; be the first

lead, top

verb, as in lead, extend, or afford access

go, lead

verb, as in move ahead (of others) in time or space

precede, lead

verb, as in tend to or result in

lead

verb, as in cause to undertake a certain action

lead

What does led mean?15

verb

1

stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point“Service runs all the way to Cranbury”

2

cause something to pass or lead somewhere“Run the wire behind the cabinet”

3

take somebody somewhere“we led him to our chief”

4

produce as a result or residue“The water left a mark on the silk dress”

5

travel in front of; go in advance of others“The procession was headed by John”

6

lead, as in the performance of a composition“conduct an orchestra”

7

be conducive to“The use of computers in the classroom led to better writing”

8

preside over“John moderated the discussion”

9

be in charge of“Who is heading this project?”

10

be ahead of others; be the first“she topped her class every year”

11

lead, extend, or afford access“This door goes to the basement”

12

move ahead (of others) in time or space

13

tend to or result in“This remark led to further arguments among the guests”

14

cause to undertake a certain action“Her greed led her to forge the checks”

noun

1

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with led?33

three syllables

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All 33 rhymes for led, grouped by syllable

Led in a sentence

  • The squad was led by the general, who stood firm as the hours passed.marcelostockle
  • The chocolate cake led her into temptation, though she was on a diet.AlanF_US
  • As the warm days of spring led to summer, a baby bat was born.Hybrid
  • LED streetlights are more energy-efficient, but they dramatically increase light pollution.Hybrid
  • The road led them through a desert field, where there were many boulders.carlosalberto
  • Still pulling at my sleeve, she led me away from the cottage.Hybrid
  • Dredging, pollution and overharvesting led to the disappearance of the oysters decades ago.Cangarejo
  • Instead of the village head, today the meeting was led by the notary.Miktsoanit

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