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leading

/ˈlidɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Leading means: indicating the most important performer or role.

Synonyms for leading17

noun, as in thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

lead

noun, as in the activity of leading

leadership

adjective, as in indicating the most important performer or role

prima, star, starring, stellar, major

adjective, as in going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

directing, directional, directive, guiding

adjective, as in having the leading position or higher score in a contest

ahead, in the lead, up

adjective, as in greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

preeminent, superior

also used for leading

polar

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Opposites of leading

following

What does leading mean?6

adjective

1

indicating the most important performer or role“the leading man”

2

going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way“we rode in the leading car”

3

having the leading position or higher score in a contest“he is ahead by a pawn”

4

greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement“the country's leading poet”

noun

1

thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

2

the activity of leading“his leadership inspired the team”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with leading?15

three syllables

misleadingprecedingproceedingsucceedingexceedingconcedingreceding
Show 40 near rhymes
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Leading in a sentence

  • The staircase leading to the rooftop is narrow, steep, and dark.CK
  • She found rusted gates, fastened by a simple padlock, leading to the reactor.Cangarejo
  • It is politicians, not doctors, who are leading the crusade against trans people.shekitten
  • Iran's agricultural sector has been affected by pests and diseases, leading to crop losses.Amastan
  • Pornography corrupts the mind and soul, leading to spiritual decay.Amastan
  • Elections can be manipulated, leading to outcomes that don't reflect public opinion.Nuel
  • The company siloed its departments, leading to poor communication.mraz
  • The driveway leading to the house was gravel, with rose bushes on both sides.mraz

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Forms of leading

as a noun

plural
leadings