Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
lead, led
Lead as a noun means “a soft, heavy grey metal”; it sounds the same as led, the past form of the verb lead. Lead as a verb has several meanings, one of which is “to live life in a particular way”.
| Incorrect: | Thomas has lead a very exciting life. |
| Correct: | Thomas has led a very exciting life. |