Led: meaning, definitions and examples
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led
[ led ]
lighting
A small light source, usually electric, used for illuminating a small area.
Synonyms
bulb, lamp, light-emitting diode.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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led |
This entry appears to be a repetition. See the first entry for 'led'. |
light-emitting diode |
A technical term for LED, often used in more scientific or formal settings. Helps to emphasize the technological aspect.
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bulb |
A general term for a rounded glass part of a lamp that emits light when electricity passes through it. Useful for everyday language when referring to household lighting.
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lamp |
A device for giving light, often including a stand or base and usually used to refer to table or desk lighting. Suitable for interior decor and furniture context.
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Examples of usage
- She switched on the LED on her keychain.
- The LED lights on the stage created a magical atmosphere.
guiding
To guide or lead someone or something in a particular direction.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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guide |
Appropriate for showing someone the way or helping them understand something, often in a teaching or supportive role.
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direct |
Fits when giving instructions or controlling an activity, often involving some form of authority.
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usher |
Best for showing people where to go, typically in events or places like theaters, often in a formal or ceremonial setting.
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Examples of usage
- She led the team to victory.
- The tour guide led us through the museum.
Translations
Translations of the word "led" in other languages:
๐ต๐น levado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคคเฅเคคเฅเคต เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gefรผhrt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipimpin
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะปะพะดัะพะด
๐ต๐ฑ prowadzony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐใใใ
๐ซ๐ท conduit
๐ช๐ธ dirigido
๐น๐ท yรถnlendirilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ vedenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vedenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅฏผ
๐ธ๐ฎ voden
๐ฎ๐ธ leidd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตัะตะบััะปัะบ ะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแซแฆแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ idarษ olunan
๐ฒ๐ฝ dirigido
Etymology
The word 'led' as a noun comes from the acronym LED, which stands for light-emitting diode. LEDs were first developed in the early 1960s as a practical electronic component. As a verb, 'led' is the past tense of the verb 'lead', which has roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic languages. The verb 'lead' has been used to indicate guidance or direction since ancient times.