Dictionary Entry
leading
leading is a 7-letter English word with 10 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: of Lead. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 12 · 10 senses
Definitions
- 1present participle
of Lead
- 2adjective
Guiding; directing; controlling; foremost; as, a leading motive; a leading man; a leading example.
- 3noun
The act of guiding, directing, governing, or enticing; guidance.
- 4noun
Suggestion; hint; example.
- 5noun
the activity of leading
"his leadership inspired the team"
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- 6noun
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
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- 7adjective
going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
"we rode in the leading car"
"the leading edge of technology"
- 8adjective
indicating the most important performer or role
"the leading man"
"prima ballerina"
- 9adjective
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
"our greatest statesmen"
"the country's leading poet"
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- 10adjective
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
"he is ahead by a pawn"
"the leading team in the pennant race"
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