lead vs led: what's the difference?

Led is the past of the verb lead; lead (rhymes with bed) is also a heavy metal.

lead

/liːd/

Meaning: to guide or be in charge; also a soft heavy metal

Example: “She will lead the team. a lead pipe”

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led

/lɛd/

Meaning: the past tense of lead

Example: “He led us to the exit.”

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How to remember

If it happened in the past, write led.

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