English dictionary
leading
adjectivePronunciation
ˈliːdɪŋ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
adjective
- indicating the most important performer or role
adjective
- greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
adjective
- having the leading position or higher score in a contest
noun
- the activity of leading
noun
- thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
Example sentences
we rode in the leading car
the leading edge of technology
the leading man
prima ballerina
prima donna
a star figure skater
the starring role
the country's leading poet
a preeminent archeologist
he is ahead by a pawn
the leading team in the pennant race
his leadership inspired the team