led

As verb

simple past tense and past participle of lead

Related forms Expand

unled,

As adjective

well-led,

As adjective

Can be confused Expand

lead, led

LED

[el-ee-dee, led] /ˈɛlˌiˈdi, lɛd/

Spell Syllables

light

As noun

something that makes things visible or affords illumination:All colors depend on light

Physics

Also called luminous energy, radiant energy

electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about to nm and propagated at a speed of , mi

/sec (, km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon

a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays

the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight

an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon

the radiance or illumination from a particular source:the light of a candle

the illumination from the sun; daylight:We awoke at the first light

daybreak or dawn:when light appeared in the east

daytime:Summer has more hours of light

a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance:viewing the portrait in dim light

a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match:Could you give me a light?

a traffic light:Don't cross till the light changes

the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded:Try to look at the situation in a more cheerful light

the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight:Stardom has placed her in the light

a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary:He became one of the leading lights of Restoration drama

Art

the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture

one of the brightest parts of a picture

a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes

a measure or supply of light; illumination:The wall cuts off our light

spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment

Architecture

Also called day

one compartment of a window or window sash

a window, especially a small one

mental insight; understanding

lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed:to act according to one's lights

a lighthouse

Archaic

the eyesight

As adjective, lighter, lightest

having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted:the lightest room in the entire house

pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color:a light blue

(of coffee or tea) containing enough milk or cream to produce a light color

As verb (used with object), lighted or lit, lighting

to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette; kindle; ignite

to turn or switch on (an electric light):One flick of the master switch lights all the lamps in the room

to give light to; furnish with light or illumination:The room is lighted by two large chandeliers

to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often followed by up):Hundreds of candles lighted up the ballroom

to cause (the face, surroundings, etc

) to brighten, especially with joy, animation, or the like (often followed by up):A smile lit up her face

Her presence lighted up the room

to guide or conduct with a light:a candle to light you to bed

As verb (used without object), lighted or lit, lighting

to take fire or become kindled:The damp wood refused to light

to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking (usually followed by up):He took out a pipe and lighted up before speaking

to become illuminated when switched on:This table lamp won't light

to become bright, as with light or color (often followed by up):The sky lights up at sunset

to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (often followed by up)

As Idioms

bring to light, to discover or reveal:The excavations brought to light the remnants of an ancient civilization

come to light, to be discovered or revealed:Some previously undiscovered letters have lately come to light

hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one's talents or successes

in a good / bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances:She worshiped him, but then she'd only seen him in a good light

in (the) light of, taking into account; because of; considering:It was necessary to review the decision in the light of recent developments

light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief, or redemption:We haven't solved the problem yet, but we're beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel

see the light, to come into existence or being

to be made public

to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed: Her father was opposed to her attending an out-of-town college, but he finally saw the light

shed / throw light on, to clarify; clear up:His deathbed confession threw light on a mystery of long standing

design

As verb (used with object)

to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to be executed), especially to plan the form and structure of:to design a new bridge

to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully

to intend for a definite purpose:a scholarship designed for foreign students

to form or conceive in the mind; contrive; plan:The prisoner designed an intricate escape

to assign in thought or intention; purpose:He designed to be a doctor

Obsolete

to mark out, as by a sign; indicate

As verb (used without object)

to make drawings, preliminary sketches, or plans

to plan and fashion the form and structure of an object, work of art, decorative scheme, etc

As noun

an outline, sketch, or plan, as of the form and structure of a work of art, an edifice, or a machine to be executed or constructed

organization or structure of formal elements in a work of art; composition

the combination of details or features of a picture, building, etc

; the pattern or motif of artistic work:the design on a bracelet

the art of designing:a school of design

a plan or project:a design for a new process

a plot or intrigue, especially an underhand, deceitful, or treacherous one:His political rivals formulated a design to unseat him

designs, a hostile or aggressive project or scheme having evil or selfish motives:He had designs on his partner's stock

intention; purpose; end

adaptation of means to a preconceived end

for

As preposition

with the object or purpose of:to run for exercise

intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army;a closet for dishes

suiting the purposes or needs of:medicine for the aged

in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony;to work for wages

(used to express a wish, as of something to be experienced or obtained):O, for a cold drink!

sensitive or responsive to:an eye for beauty

desirous of: a longing for something;a taste for fancy clothes

in consideration or payment of; in return for: three for a dollar;to be thanked for one's efforts

appropriate or adapted to: a subject for speculation;clothes for winter

with regard or respect to: pressed for time;too warm for April

during the continuance of:for a long time

in favor of; on the side of:to be for honest government

in place of; instead of:a substitute for butter

in the interest of; on behalf of:to act for a client

in exchange for; as an offset to: blow for blow;money for goods

in punishment of:payment for the crime

in honor of:to give a dinner for a person

with the purpose of reaching:to start for London

contributive to:for the advantage of everybody

in order to save:to flee for one's life

in order to become:to train recruits for soldiers

in assignment or attribution to: an appointment for the afternoon;That's for you to decide

such as to allow of or to require:too many for separate mention

such as results in:his reason for going

as affecting the interests or circumstances of:bad for one's health

in proportion or with reference to:He is tall for his age

in the character of; as being:to know a thing for a fact

by reason of; because of: to shout for joy;a city famed for its beauty

in spite of:He's a decent guy for all that

to the extent or amount of:to walk for a mile

(used to introduce a subject in an infinitive phrase):It's time for me to go

(used to indicate the number of successes out of a specified number of attempts):The batter was for in the game

As conjunction

seeing that; since

because

As Idioms

for it, British

in (def )

homes

As noun

a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household

the place in which one's domestic affections are centered

an institution for the homeless, sick, etc

:a nursing home

the dwelling place or retreat of an animal

the place or region where something is native or most common

any place of residence or refuge:a heavenly home

a person's native place or own country

(in games) the destination or goal

a principal base of operations or activities:The new stadium will be the home of the local football team

Baseball

home plate

Lacrosse

one of three attack positions nearest the opposing goal

As adjective

of, relating to, or connected with one's home or country; domestic:home products

principal or main:the corporation's home office

reaching the mark aimed at:a home thrust

Sports

played in a ball park, arena, or the like, that is or is assumed to be the center of operations of a team:The pitcher didn't lose a single home game all season

Compare away (def )

As adverb

to, toward, or at home:to go home

deep; to the heart:The truth of the accusation struck home

to the mark or point aimed at:He drove the point home

Nautical

into the position desired; perfectly or to the greatest possible extent: sails sheeted home

in the proper, stowed position: The anchor is home

toward its vessel: to bring the anchor home

As verb (used without object), homed, homing

to go or return home

(of guided missiles, aircraft, etc

) to proceed, especially under control of an automatic aiming mechanism, toward a specified target, as a plane, missile, or location (often followed by in on):The missile homed in on the target

to navigate toward a point by means of coordinates other than those given by altitudes

to have a home where specified; reside

As verb (used with object), homed, homing

to bring or send home

to provide with a home

to direct, especially under control of an automatic aiming device, toward an airport, target, etc

As Idioms

at home, in one's own house or place of residence

in one's own town or country

prepared or willing to receive social visits: Tell him I'm not at home

We are always at home to her

in a situation familiar to one; at ease: She has a way of making everyone feel at home

well-informed; proficient: to be at home in the classics

played in one's hometown or on one's own grounds: The Yankees played two games at home and one away

bring home to, to make evident to; clarify or emphasize for:The irrevocability of her decision was brought home to her

home and dry, British Informal

having safely achieved one's goal

home free, assured of finishing, accomplishing, succeeding, etc

: If we can finish more than half the work today, we'll be home free

certain to be successfully finished, accomplished, secured, etc

: With most of the voters supporting it, the new law is home free

write home about, to comment especially on; remark on:The town was nothing to write home about

His cooking is really something to write home about