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leading

/'l/E/d/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

    adj.all

    Examples
    We rode in the leading car.
    The leading edge of technology.
    Antonyms following

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Guiding; directing; controlling; foremost; as, a <i>leading</i> motive; a <i>leading</i> man; a <i>leading</i> example.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms lead

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the activity of leading

    noun.act

    Synonyms leadership

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. indicating the most important performer or role

    adj.all

    Examples
    The leading man.
    Synonyms prima star starring stellar

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

    adj.all

    Examples
    The country's leading poet.
    Synonyms preeminent

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. having the leading position or higher score in a contest

    adj.all

    Examples
    The leading team in the pennant race.
    Synonyms ahead in the lead

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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