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lead·ing

leading

 
pronunciation:
li dIng
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: highest in rank or most important; principal; main.
She played one of the leading roles.
synonyms:
cardinal, chief, dominant, foremost, main, predominant, primary, prime, principal, supreme, uppermost
antonyms:
minor, subordinate
similar words:
first, headmost, key, master, paramount, preeminent, premiere, ranking, top, topmost
definition 2: having a position in front; first.
synonyms:
first, front
antonyms:
last
similar words:
advance, antecedent, anterior, commanding, forward, frontal, precedent, prior
definition 3: directing or guiding.
synonyms:
controlling, directing, dominating, guiding, ruling
similar words:
commanding, directive
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