English to English
adjective
- going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
We rode in the leading car.
The leading edge of technology.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Guiding; directing; controlling; foremost; as, a leading motive; a leading man; a leading example.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
source: WordNet 3.0
- the activity of leading
His leadership inspired the team.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of guiding, directing, governing, or enticing; guidance.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
Our greatest statesmen.
The country's leading poet.
A preeminent archeologist.
source: WordNet 3.0
- having the leading position or higher score in a contest
He is ahead by a pawn.
The leading team in the pennant race.
source: WordNet 3.0
