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- [mis-leed]
- /mɪsˈlid/
- /ˌmɪsˈliːd/
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- [mis-leed]
- /mɪsˈlid/
Definitions of misled word
- verb with object misled to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray. 1
- verb with object misled to lead into error of conduct, thought, or judgment. 1
- verb without object misled to be misleading; tend to deceive: vague directions that often mislead. 1
- noun misled Simple past tense and past participle of mislead. 1
- adjective misled wrongly informed 1
- adjective misled deceived 1
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Origin of misled
First appearance:
before 1050 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; Middle English misleden, Old English mislǣdan. See mis-1, lead1
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Parts of speech for Misled
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misled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
misled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misled
adj misled
- mistaken — wrongly conceived, held, or done: a mistaken antagonism.
- deluded — Someone who is deluded believes something that is not true.
- wronged — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- tricked — a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
Antonyms for misled
adjective misled
- plugged in — closely connected; in touch with what is going on; informed; involved: He's one of the more plugged-in advisers at State House.
- enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
- in the picture — informed about a given situation
noun misled
- led — simple past tense and past participle of lead1 .
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