leading meaning and definition

LEADING noun

Definition of leading (noun)

1. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
   • synonyms: lead
2. the activity of leading
   • "his leadership inspired the team"
   • synonyms: leadership

LEADING adjective

Definition of leading (adjective)

1. indicating the most important performer or role
   • "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance"
   • synonyms: prima, star, starring, stellar
2. greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
   • "our greatest statesmen"; "the country's leading poet"; "a preeminent archeologist"
   • synonyms: preeminent
3. going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
   • "we rode in the leading car"; "the leading edge of technology"
   • antonym: following
4. having the leading position or higher score in a contest
   • "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race"
   • synonyms: ahead, in the lead