Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Lead: lead - led - led

Published March 10, 2025 · 2 views

The irregular verb lead does not form its past tense by adding -ed.

Base formSimple pastPast participle
leadledled

How to Use It

  • Present: I lead.
  • Past: Yesterday I led.
  • Present perfect: I have led.

Remember

Use the past participle (led) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: lead - led - led.

See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.