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lead to

A2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

Make something happen as a result, or take you somewhere.

Literal meaning: To lead (take or direct) someone/something to (a destination or outcome).

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To cause a particular event or situation to happen as a consequence.

"Poor communication often leads to misunderstandings between team members."

"One thing always leads to another."

— Common English proverb; widely used in literature and speech
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 neutral

To go or take someone to a particular place or destination.

"The path through the forest leads to a beautiful lake."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Extremely common in both spoken and written English across all registers. Used in causal explanations, directions, and logical arguments. Can refer to physical paths ('this road leads to the city') or abstract outcomes ('stress leads to health problems').

Commonly used with

problems success change conflict opportunity confusion

Forms

Base
lead to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
leads to
he/she/it
Past simple
led to
yesterday
Past participle
led to
have + pp
-ing form
leading to
continuous

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