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Meaning: Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing Classified under: Nouns denoting man-made objects Synonyms: leading; lead Hypernyms ("leading" is a kind of...): slip; strip (artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material)
Meaning: The activity of leading Classified under: Nouns denoting acts or actions Synonyms: leadership; leading Context example: his leadership inspired the team Hypernyms ("leading" is a kind of...): activity (any specific behavior) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "leading"): helm (a position of leadership) lead (a position of leadership (especially in the phrase 'take the lead')) trend setting (the initiating or popularizing of a trend or fashion)
Meaning: Indicating the most important performer or role Synonyms: stellar; starring; star; prima; leading Context examples: the leading man / prima ballerina / prima donna / a star figure skater / the starring role / a stellar role / a stellar performance Similar: major (of greater importance or stature or rank)
Meaning: Going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way Context examples: we rode in the leading car / the leading edge of technology Similar: directing; directional; directive; guiding (showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on) guiding (exerting control or influence) Antonym: following (going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction)
Meaning: Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement Synonyms: preeminent; leading Context examples: our greatest statesmen / the country's leading poet / a preeminent archeologist Similar: superior (of or characteristic of high rank or importance)
Meaning: Having the leading position or higher score in a contest Synonyms: ahead; in the lead; leading Context examples: he is ahead by a pawn / the leading team in the pennant race Similar: up (being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level)  "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." (English proverb) "In death, I am born." (Native American proverb, Hopi) "If the wind comes from an empty cave, it's not without a reason." (Chinese proverb) "Misery enjoys company." (Dutch proverb) Useful links: What does slip mean? helm definition What does lead mean? trend setting definition What does guiding mean?
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