leading

Meanings

• thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
• the activity of leading
• take somebody somewhere
• have as a result or residue
• tend to or result in
• travel in front of; go in advance of others
• cause to undertake a certain action
• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
• be in charge of
• be ahead of others; be the first
• be conducive to
• lead, as in the performance of a composition
• lead, extend, or afford access
• move ahead (of others) in time or space
• cause something to pass or lead somewhere
• preside over
• indicating the most important performer or role
  • "the leading man"
• greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
  • "the country's leading poet"
• going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
  • "we rode in the leading car"
  • "the leading edge of technology"
• having the leading position or higher score in a contest
  • "the leading team in the pennant race"

Synonyms

ahead, chair, conduce, conduct, contribute, direct, extend, go, guide, head, in the lead, lead, leadership, leave, moderate, pass, precede, preeminent, prima, result, run, star, starring, stellar, take, top