leading
pronunciation
How to pronounce leading in British English:
UK [ˈliːdɪŋ , ˈledɪŋ]
How to pronounce leading in American English:
US [ˈliːdɪŋ , ˈledɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
- the activity of leading
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- Adjective:
- indicating the most important performer or role
- going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
- greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
- having the leading position or higher score in a contest
- purposefully formulated to elicit a desired response
Word Origin
- leading (n.1)
- "lead work; lead covering or frame of lead," mid-15c., from lead (n.1).
- leading (n.2)
- mid-13c., "a bringing by force," from present participle of lead (v.1). Meaning "direction, guidance" is from late 14c. As an adjective, "directing, guiding."
Example
- 1. America wants nato to develop military interoperability with leading asian democracies .
- 2. And so far , rubin is leading the charge .
- 3. The plant also manufactures leading axles for city transport .
- 4. How is the spirit leading you ?
- 5. Spoelstra singled out james and bosh for leading the way .