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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