led

a light-emitting diode (a semiconductor diode which glows when a voltage is applied).
light sources can be fluorescent tubes, optical fibres, or LEDs
an LED display

1960s: abbreviation.

verb, past tense

cause (a person or animal) to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a rope, etc. while moving forward.
she emerged leading a bay horse
be a route or means of access to a particular place or in a particular direction.
the door led to a long hallway
a farm track led off to the left
be in charge or command of.
a military delegation was led by the Chief of Staff
have the advantage over competitors in a race or game.
he followed up with a break of 105 to lead 3-0
the Wantage jockey was leading the field
have or experience (a particular way of life).
she's led a completely sheltered life

Old English lǣdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch leiden and German leiten, also to load and lode.

The plural form of led is: leds.
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It consists of 1 syllables and 3 chars.
led is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable

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Meaning show or indicate the way to (someone):

Meaning organize and carry out:

Meaning conduct or lead:

Meaning show or guide (someone) somewhere:

Meaning accompany (someone or something) somewhere as an escort:

Meaning guide the movement or course of:

Meaning guide or steer:

Meaning methodically assemble and arrange (facts, ideas, objects, etc.):

Meaning guide or direct in a particular direction:

Meaning go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort:

Meaning escort or conduct (someone) to a specified place:

Meaning accompany or guide (someone) to a specified place:

Meaning make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources:

Meaning help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work:

Meaning be in the leading position on:

Meaning dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height:

Meaning control the operations of; manage or govern:

Meaning conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) with authority:

Meaning exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people):

Meaning control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly:

Meaning observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity):

Meaning be responsible for the management or arrangement of (an activity or organization); oversee:

Meaning supervise (a person or their work), especially in an official capacity:

Meaning act as chairperson of or preside over (an organization, meeting, or public event):

Meaning be in charge of; manage:

Meaning plan and direct (an ingenious and complex scheme or enterprise):

Meaning arrange or score (music) for orchestral performance:

Meaning determine the behaviour or supervise the running of:

Meaning manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.):

Meaning arrange systematically; order:

Meaning be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking); run:

Meaning have power and influence over:

Meaning acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject, technique, or art):

Meaning assert one's will over another in an arrogant way:

Meaning encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence):

Meaning possess, own, or hold:

Meaning spend one's life in a particular way or under particular circumstances:

Meaning move or cause to move in a specified direction:

Meaning give (money) to pay for goods, services, or so as to benefit someone or something:

Meaning experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant or arduous):

led antonyms

Meaning go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead); move or travel behind:

Meaning be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something):

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