lead

/ˈlēd/

Middle English leden, from Old English lǣdan; akin to Old High German leiten to lead, Old English līthan to go

verb

  1. to guide on a way especially by going in advance

  2. to direct on a course or in a direction

  3. to serve as a channel for

led the officers to his hiding place

a road leading the traveler to the heart of the city

guide lead steer pilot engineer mean to direct in a course or show the way to be followed. guide implies intimate knowledge of the way and of all its difficulties and dangers. lead implies showing the way and often keeping those that follow under control and in order.

noun

  1. leadership

  2. example, precedent

  3. position at the front : vanguard

adjective

  1. acting or serving as a lead or leader

a lead article