Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lead on

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.19 in modern English

Syllables: lead- on
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.

Transitive verb

verb

To mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.

Transitive verb

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, on.

Example Sentences

""But when I fell into the mistake I have so long remained in, at least you led me on?" said I. / "Yes," she returned, again nodding steadily, "I let you go on.""
"I thought she really loved me but really she was just leading me on."

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

leads on (present, singular) leading on (participle, present) led on (participle, past) led on (past)

Synonyms

deceive delude cozen

Questions

What does lead on mean?: To mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.

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