Choosing between "led" and "lead" can be tricky sometimes. "Led" is the past tense of the verb "lead," and it rhymes with "red." On the other hand, "lead," when used as a noun, refers to the metal and rhymes with "head," but as a verb, it rhymes with "feed" in present tense. Have you found yourself unsure about this in writing or conversation? It's a common mix-up! Feel free to share any specific examples you might be wondering about.