lead
UK: liːd | US: liːd
v. to guide or direct in a course
v. to be in charge or command
n. the first or foremost position
n. a soft, heavy, malleable metallic element (symbol Pb)
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The verb "lead" traces back to Old English lǣdan, meaning "to guide," derived from Proto-Germanic laidijaną, linked to the idea of traveling or showing the way. The noun form (the metal) comes from Old English lēad, likely borrowed from Celtic languages, as the metal was widely used in ancient Britain. The dual meanings evolved separately, with no direct connection between guiding and the metal.
She will lead the team to victory.
The guide led us through the forest.
He took the lead in the race.
Lead pipes were common in ancient Rome.
This road leads to the city center.