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leading

lead·ing
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lee-ding]
    • /ˈli dɪŋ/
    • /ˈliːdɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lee-ding]
    • /ˈli dɪŋ/

Definitions of leading word

  • adjective leading made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound. 1
  • noun leading Chemistry. a heavy, comparatively soft, malleable, bluish-gray metal, sometimes found in its natural state but usually combined as a sulfide, especially in galena. Symbol: Pb; atomic weight: 207.19; atomic number: 82; specific gravity: 11.34 at 20°C. 1
  • noun leading something made of this metal or of one of its alloys. 1
  • noun leading a plummet or mass of lead suspended by a line, as for taking soundings. 1
  • noun leading bullets collectively; shot. 1
  • noun leading black lead or graphite. 1

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Origin of leading

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (noun); see lead1, -ing2, -ing1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Leading

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

leading popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

leading usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for leading

adj leading

  • dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
  • preeminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
  • outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
  • top — Technical/Office Protocol
  • well-known — clearly or fully known: The well-known reasons are obvious.

adjective leading

  • important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • chief — The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it.
  • superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
  • dominating — Have a commanding influence on; exercise control over.

adverb leading

  • onwards — toward a point ahead or in front; forward, as in space or time.
  • in front — the foremost part or surface of anything.
  • on top — the highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit. Synonyms: zenith, acme, peak, pinnacle, vertex. Antonyms: bottom, base, foot, lowest point.
  • to the fore — situated at or toward the front, as compared with something else.
  • antecedently — in an antecedent manner

noun leading

  • vanguard — the foremost division or the front part of an army; advance guard; van.

Antonyms for leading

adj leading

  • subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
  • unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
  • inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.

adjective leading

  • extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.

noun leading

Top questions with leading

  • who is leading the polls?
  • who is leading in the polls?

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