Definition of Leading

1. Noun. Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing.

Exact synonyms: Lead
Generic synonyms: Slip, Strip

2. Adjective. Indicating the most important performer or role. "A stellar performance"
Exact synonyms: Prima, Star, Starring, Stellar
Similar to: Major

3. Noun. The activity of leading. "His leadership inspired the team"
Exact synonyms: Leadership
Generic synonyms: Activity
Specialized synonyms: Helm, Lead, Trend Setting
Derivative terms: Leader

4. Adjective. Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement. "A preeminent archeologist"
Exact synonyms: Preeminent
Similar to: Superior
Derivative terms: Preeminence

5. Adjective. Going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way. "The leading edge of technology"

6. Adjective. Having the leading position or higher score in a contest. "The leading team in the pennant race"
Exact synonyms: Ahead, In The Lead
Similar to: Up

Definition of Leading

1. a. Guiding; directing; controlling; foremost; as, a leading motive; a leading man; a leading example.

2. n. The act of guiding, directing, governing, or enticing; guidance.

Definition of Leading

1. a covering or border of lead [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Leading

leader
leader
leaderboard
leaderboards
leaderless
leaders
leadership
leadership
leaderships
leader peptide
leader sequence
leader sequences
leadhillite
leadier
leadiest
leading (current term)
leading(a)
leading(p)
leadings
leading astray
leading edge
leading edge
leading indicator
leading lady
leading lamella
leading light
leading man
leading off
leading question
leading rein

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