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Leading

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Definitions for Leading

noun
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
Synonyms
lead
noun
the activity of leading
Synonyms
leadership
Examples
  1. his leadership inspired the team
adjective
indicating the most important performer or role
Synonyms
leading(p) prima(p) star(p) starring(p) stellar(a)
Examples
  1. the leading man
  2. prima ballerina
  3. prima donna
  4. a star figure skater
  5. the starring role
  6. a stellar role
  7. a stellar performance
adjective
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
Synonyms
leading(a) preeminent
Examples
  1. our greatest statesmen
  2. the country's leading poet
  3. a preeminent archeologist
adjective
going or proceeding or going in advance
Examples
  1. showing the way
  2. we rode in the leading car
  3. the leading edge of technology
adjective
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
Synonyms
ahead(p) in the lead
Examples
  1. he is ahead by a pawn
  2. the leading team in the pennant race
verb
take somebody somewhere
Synonyms
lead take direct conduct guide
Examples
  1. We lead him to our chief
  2. can you take me to the main entrance?
  3. He conducted us to the palace
verb
produce as a result or residue
Synonyms
leave result lead
Examples
  1. The water left a mark on the silk dress
  2. Her blood left a stain on the napkin
verb
tend to or result in
Synonyms
lead
Examples
  1. This remark lead to further arguments among the guests
verb
travel in front of
Synonyms
lead head
Examples
  1. go in advance of others
  2. The procession was headed by John
verb
cause to undertake a certain action
Synonyms
lead
Examples
  1. Her greed led her to forge the checks
verb
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
Synonyms
run go pass lead extend
Examples
  1. run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
  2. Service runs all the way to Cranbury
  3. His knowledge doesn't go very far
  4. My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
  5. The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
verb
be in charge of
Synonyms
head lead
Examples
  1. Who is heading this project?
verb
be ahead of others
Synonyms
lead top
Examples
  1. be the first
  2. she topped her class every year
verb
be conducive to
Synonyms
contribute lead conduce
Examples
  1. The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
verb
lead, as in the performance of a composition
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conduct lead direct
Examples
  1. conduct an orchestra
  2. Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years
verb
lead, extend, or afford access
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go lead
Examples
  1. This door goes to the basement
  2. The road runs South
verb
move ahead (of others) in time or space
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precede lead
verb
cause something to pass or lead somewhere
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run lead
Examples
  1. Run the wire behind the cabinet
verb
preside over
Synonyms
moderate chair lead
Examples
  1. John moderated the discussion

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