Leading Definition & Meaning

leading
adjective
  1. indicating the most important performer or role; "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance"
  2. greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; "our greatest statesmen"; "the country's leading poet"; "a preeminent archeologist"
  3. going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way; "we rode in the leading car"; "the leading edge of technology"
  4. having the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race"
noun
  1. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
  2. the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team"

"Leading" in song lyrics

See how leading is used in real songs:

  • "Got new seeds with true needs and who's leading"
    Brother Ali — Truth Is
  • "Baby had a psychic reading about the life she was leading"
    Conejo — Dead Men's Blanket
  • "Magic Johnson, in my opinion there was no better leading"
    Magic — You Ain't a Baller

Usage tips for "leading"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "leading" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for leading to find words that pair well.

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