leading

Noun
  1. Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing (synset 103656591)
    is a type of: slip, strip - artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
    same as: lead
  2. The activity of leading (synset 101259004)
    "his leadership inspired the team"
    is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
    subtypes:
    • helm - (figurative) a position of leadership
    • lead - a position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead')
    • trend setting - the initiating or popularizing of a trend or fashion
    same as: leadership
Adjective
  1. Indicating the most important performer or role (synset 301475933)
    "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance"
    similar to: major - of greater importance or stature or rank
    same as: prima, star, starring, stellar
  2. Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement (synset 302347411)
    "our greatest statesmen"; "the country's leading poet"; "a preeminent archeologist"
    similar to: superior - of or characteristic of high rank or importance
    same as: preeminent
  3. Going or proceeding or going in advance;
    Showing the way (synset 300200496)
    "we rode in the leading car"; "the leading edge of technology"
    similar to:
  4. Having the leading position or higher score in a contest (synset 302500309)
    "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race"
    similar to: up - being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
    same as: ahead, in the lead

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