led vs lead
Definitions
noun
- diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
Examples
The buildings are usually gabled, with rows of tiles along the ridges of the roofs.
Richardson, are proprietors of shows, and the berouged, bedraggled creatures who exhibit on the platform outside for their living.
She was all cold and bedraggled after falling into the river.
Definitions
noun
- restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
- a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
- mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
- a position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead')
- a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
verb
- be in charge of
- travel in front of; go in advance of others
- produce as a result or residue
- move ahead (of others) in time or space
- lead, extend, or afford access
Examples
He described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery.
These same people also routinely said they felt comfortable with Bush as a leader with values and dignity.
In 1896, New Jersey passed a law that made it easy to charter a company - and it quickly became a leading venue for incorporations.
