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Meaning of 'leading' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Leading [ a.]
- Guiding; directing; controlling; foremost; as, a leading motive; a leading man; a leading example.
2 . Leading [ n.]
- The act of guiding, directing, governing, or enticing; guidance.
- Suggestion; hint; example.
3 . Leading [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Lead
- of Lead

Meaning of 'leading' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . leading [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the activity of leading
Example in sentence:
  • his leadership inspired the team
2 . leading [ a]
Meaning (2):
- going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
Example in sentence:
  • the leading edge of technology;
  • we rode in the leading car
3 . leading [ s]
Meaning (3):
- greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
Example in sentence:
  • a preeminent archeologist;
  • our greatest statesmen;
  • the country's leading poet
Meaning (4):
- indicating the most important performer or role
Example in sentence:
  • a star figure skater;
  • a stellar performance;
  • a stellar role;
  • prima ballerina;
  • prima donna;
  • the leading man;
  • the starring role
Meaning (5):
- having the leading position or higher score in a contest
Example in sentence:
  • he is ahead by a pawn;
  • the leading team in the pennant race

Nearby Words:

lea leach leached leaching leachy lead leaded leaden leader leadership

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