इंग्रजी

lead

gb/lˈɛd/ us/lˈɛd/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 1400
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद A2 action
1

to guide or direct

To show the way or be in charge of a group or activity.

वापर नमुना: to lead [someone/something] [somewhere]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lead' with 'leave' because they sound similar in some accents.
समानार्थी शब्द
direct (Emphasizes giving instructions rather than inspiring or guiding.) | guide (Often implies physically showing the way or offering advice rather than managing.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
follow (Implies being guided by someone else instead of guiding them.)
सहप्रयोग
lead a team |lead a meeting |lead the way |lead a project
विषय
leadership |business |daily life |work |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She will lead the team through the new project.
  • The guide will lead us to the waterfall.
  • He was chosen to lead the discussion at the conference.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She will lead the group to the park.
  • Our teacher will lead the class trip.
  • He will lead the meeting today.
नाम A2 state
2

position ahead or in control

The first position in a race or competition.

समानार्थी शब्द
advantage (A broader term that can include non-competitive contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
deficit (Specifically refers to being behind in points or position.)
सहप्रयोग
take the lead |hold the lead |lose the lead
विषय
sports |competition |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She took the lead in the final lap.
  • He has a two-point lead over his opponent.
  • Our company has a strong lead in the market.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She is in the lead now.
  • He has a big lead in the game.
  • Our team took the lead early.
नाम B1 entity
3

a soft heavy metal

A heavy gray metal used in some products and batteries.

समानार्थी शब्द
Pb (The chemical symbol for lead used in scientific contexts.)
सहप्रयोग
lead poisoning |lead pipe |lead battery
विषय
science |materials
उदाहरणे
  • Lead is toxic if swallowed.
  • The old water pipes were made of lead.
  • Lead is used in car batteries.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Lead is a heavy metal.
  • Old pipes can have lead.
  • Lead is used in some batteries.
नाम B1 entity
4

main role in performance

The most important part played by an actor in a show or movie.

समानार्थी शब्द
star role (Informal; emphasizes fame as well as importance.)
सहप्रयोग
play the lead |leading role |female lead
विषय
entertainment |arts_entertainment
उदाहरणे
  • She played the lead in the new drama.
  • The male lead gave an outstanding performance.
  • He auditioned for the lead role.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She plays the lead in the movie.
  • He got the lead role in the play.
  • The lead is very good in this show.
नाम A2 entity
5

pencil writing core (graphite)

The dark part inside a pencil that writes on paper.

समानार्थी शब्द
graphite core (More technically accurate term for pencil 'lead'.)
सहप्रयोग
pencil lead |mechanical pencil lead
विषय
education |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • I need to replace the lead in my mechanical pencil.
  • The pencil's lead broke while I was writing.
  • She sharpened her pencil to expose more lead.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The pencil has soft lead.
  • I need new lead for my pen.
  • My pencil lead broke.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
lead
IPA
GB/lˈɛd/
US/lˈɛd/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
lead (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (lead)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: lead
  • Plural: lead, leads
Verb
  • Base: lead
  • 3rd Person Singular: leads
  • Present Participle: leading
  • Past: led
  • Past Participle: led
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
leads noun leading verb led verb
Core family
leader noun A2 leadership noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
mislead verb B2 misleading adjective B2 leaderless adjective
Advanced or less common
misleadingly adverb
ठळक मुद्दे
  • Irregular past: led Verb
  • Irregular past participle: led Verb
वाक्प्रचार

lead someone on

1
/lˈid sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

deceive about romantic interest

To make someone believe you like them when you do not really mean it.

उदाहरणे
  • He felt she had led him on by flirting with no real interest.
  • Don’t lead him on if you’re not serious.

lead the way

1
/lˈid ðə wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase

go first to show direction

To go before others to show them where to go.

उदाहरणे
  • Please lead the way to the meeting room.
  • She led the way through the crowded street.

lead up to something

1
/lˈid ˈʌp tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb

happen before an event and prepare for it

To happen before and help cause an event.

उदाहरणे
  • The weeks leading up to the wedding were very busy.
  • Several mistakes led up to his resignation.

in the lead

1
/ˈɪn ðə lˈɛd/
fixed phrase

ahead in competition or comparison

To be ahead of others in a race or contest.

उदाहरणे
  • He is currently in the lead by two points.
  • Our team is in the lead at halftime.
  • They stayed in the lead until the end of the match.
  • He stayed in the lead until the finish line.

take the lead

1
/tˈeɪk ðə lˈɛd/
fixed phrase

move into first place or control

To become first or start being in control.

उदाहरणे
  • Our team took the lead after halftime.
  • She decided to take the lead during the project.
  • She took the lead in organizing the project.
  • If no one speaks up, I'll take the lead.

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