Word
LED
Phoneticsled
US/ˈɫɛd/
UK/lˈɛd/
Definitions
01past tense of lead
A2 · Elementary
v. the past tense of 'lead'; you use it when someone guided others or went first in the past.
v. past tense and past participle of 'lead', indicating the act of guiding, directing, or preceding others in the past.
“The tour guide led the group through the narrow streets of the old city.”
“The CEO led the company through a difficult restructuring period, ultimately securing its position as a market leader within three years.”
Pitfall
The captain lead the team to victory last year.
The captain led the team to victory last year.
While the metal is spelled 'lead', the past tense of the verb 'to lead' is always spelled 'led'.
Antonyms
02electronic light
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical
n. Stands for Light-Emitting Diode. A small, efficient electronic light used in screens, lamps, and gadgets.
n. Abbreviation for Light-Emitting Diode. A semiconductor light source that emits light when current flows through it, widely used for energy-efficient illumination.
“The new LED bulbs use much less electricity than the old ones.”
“The instrument panel features high-contrast LED indicators that remain clearly visible even under direct sunlight.”
03guided by
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. controlled or guided by a specific person, group, or idea.
adj. functioning as a participial adjective to indicate that an entity is under the control, guidance, or influence of a specified agent.
“The school has several student-led clubs that meet every Friday afternoon.”
“The project was a community-led initiative designed to revitalize the local park without relying on external government funding.”
Usage
Usually appears in hyphenated compounds like 'community-led' or 'student-led'.
Real-World Examples
“So we developed a system that uses a low-heat red LED and a high-speed camera that can record 2,000 frames per second.” “Since childhood, my bedside clocks have been a series of red, seven-segment LED clock-radio specials from Walmart or Target.” Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/led