Basic Details
Word: Lead
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To guide or show the way to someone; to be in charge of something.
Synonyms: Direct, guide, conduct
Antonyms: Follow, obey
Idioms and Phrases
- Lead by example: To set a good standard for others by doing something yourself. Example: "If you want your team to work hard, you must lead by example."
- Lead someone on: To give someone false hopes about a relationship or situation. Example: "She didn't mean to lead him on; she just wanted to be friendly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked Sarah to lead the group project because she was very organised.
Example 2: During the hike, Tom decided to lead the way through the forest.
Example 3: Its important to lead discussions in a respectful manner to ensure everyone feels included.
Fun Fact
The word "lead" comes from the Old English word "ldan," which means "to guide or bring." Interestingly, "lead" as in the metal is pronounced differently and comes from a different origin!
Famous Quote
"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lead" mean?
a) To walk behind someone
b) To guide or show the way
c) To stay still
d) To yell loudly
Answer: b) To guide or show the way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lead"?
a) Follow
b) Direct
c) Scatter
d) Ignore
Answer: b) Direct
3. Which word is an antonym of "lead"?
a) Conduct
b) Obey
c) Guide
d) Manage
Answer: b) Obey
4. Which sentence uses "lead" correctly?
a) The dog will lead us to the park.
b) The cat decided to lead the fish.
c) He was too shy to lead behind the curtain.
d) They wanted to lead the cake to the party.
Answer: a) The dog will lead us to the park.
5. What does "to lead someone on" mean?
a) To help them succeed
b) To give them false hopes
c) To motivate them to work harder
d) To guide them correctly
Answer: b) To give them false hopes
