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leading
noun(lead-ing)
the activity of leading
Synonyms: leadership,
leading
adjective(lead-ing)
indicating the most important performer or role
Synonyms: prima, star, starring, stellar,
Examples:
The leading man.
leading
adjective(lead-ing)
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
Synonyms: ahead, in the lead,
Examples:
The leading team in the pennant race.
leading
adjective(lead-ing)
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
Synonyms: preeminent,
Examples:
The country's leading poet.
leading
noun(lead-ing)
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
Synonyms: lead,
leading
adjective(lead-ing)
going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
Antonyms: following,
Examples:
We rode in the leading car.
The leading edge of technology.

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