1 B1 neutral
To guide someone through a physical space or area.
"The tour guide led us through a series of narrow underground tunnels."
inseparable
lead through
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
To guide someone through a process, place, or complex situation step by step.
In plain English
Take someone with you and show them the way through something complicated or unfamiliar.
What does "lead through" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To explain or demonstrate a process step by step, guiding someone from start to finish.
"The trainer will lead you through the registration process on your first day."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To lead (guide) someone through (from one side of something to the other).
Actually means
Take someone with you and show them the way through something complicated or unfamiliar.
Usage tip
Used both literally (guiding through a physical space) and figuratively (guiding through a procedure or explanation). Common in educational and professional contexts. Similar to 'walk through' but with a stronger sense of active leadership.
Words that pair with "lead through"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
process procedure maze steps options system
How to conjugate "lead through"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
lead through
I/you/we/they
3rd person
leads through
he/she/it
Past simple
led through
yesterday
Past participle
led through
have + pp
-ing form
leading through
continuous
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