Led: meaning, definitions and examples

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lighting

A small light source, usually electric, used for illuminating a small area.

Synonyms

bulb, lamp, light-emitting diode

Examples of usage

She switched on the LED on her keychain.
The LED lights on the stage created a magical atmosphere.

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guiding

To guide or lead someone or something in a particular direction.

Synonyms

direct, guide, usher

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:

🇵🇹 levado

🇮🇳 नेतृत्व किया

🇩🇪 geführt

🇮🇩 dipimpin

🇺🇦 світлодіод

🇵🇱 prowadzony

🇯🇵 導かれた

🇫🇷 conduit

🇪🇸 dirigido

🇹🇷 yönlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 이끌다

🇸🇦 قاد

🇨🇿 vedený

🇸🇰 vedený

🇨🇳 引导

🇸🇮 voden

🇮🇸 leidd

🇰🇿 жетекшілік етті

🇬🇪 გაუძღვა

🇦🇿 idarə olunan

🇲🇽 dirigido

Word origin

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.