Pronunciation

/ˈliːdɪŋ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Most important or prominent; having a commanding or guiding role. For example: “The company’s leading product has seen a surge in sales.”

  • Leading edge: The foremost or most advanced part, often referring to technology or innovation.
  • Leading figure: A person who holds a significant or influential position in a particular field.

• Verb (Present Participle of Lead): Directing or guiding something or someone ahead. For example: “The leading actor captivated the audience with his performance.”

  • Leading by example: Setting a precedent or demonstrating behavior that others should follow.
  • Leading the charge: Initiating action or taking the forefront in a movement or endeavor.

Phrases

• “Leading role”: The main character or position in a play, film, or other production.
• “Leading indicator”: An economic or financial statistic that predicts future trends.
• “Leading question”: A type of question phrased to suggest a particular answer or influence the response.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She took on the leading role in the new movie project.”
• Verb: “His expertise led him to become a leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence.”

Synonyms

• Principal (adj.)
• Chief (adj.)
• Foremost (adj.)
• Dominant (adj.)
• Guiding (adj.)
• Preeminent (adj.)
• Heading (verb)
• Directing (verb)
• Conducting (verb)