leading

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈliːdɪŋ/
/ˈlidɪŋ/
/ˈlidɪŋ/
/ˈlɛdɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act by which one is led or guided.

2 Definition

Vertical space added between lines; line spacing.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cover, fill, or affect with lead

Example Sentences
  • continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.
2 Definition

To place leads between the lines of.

Example Sentences
  • leaded matter
3 Definition

(heading) To guide or conduct.

4 Definition

To guide or conduct, as by accompanying, going before, showing, influencing, directing with authority, etc.; to have precedence or preeminence; to be first or chief; — used in most of the senses of the transitive verb.

5 Definition

(heading) To begin, to be ahead.

6 Definition

To draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure

Example Sentences
  • to lead someone to a righteous cause
7 Definition

To tend or reach in a certain direction, or to a certain place.

Example Sentences
  • the path leads to the mill;  gambling leads to other vices
8 Definition

To produce (with to).

Example Sentences
  • The shock led to a change in his behaviour.
9 Definition

(transitive) To live or experience (a particular way of life).

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Providing guidance or direction.

Example Sentences
  • Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth.
2 Definition

Ranking first.

Example Sentences
  • He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county.
3 Definition

Occurring in advance; preceding.

Antonyms
following lagging trailing
Example Sentences
  • The stock market can be a leading economic indicator.