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leading

 

[ ˈliːdɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

position

having the highest position or being in the front; most important or influential.

Synonyms

chief, foremost, major, primary, principal

Examples of usage

  • He is the leading expert in the field.
  • The leading cause of death in the country is heart disease.
  • She plays the leading role in the movie.
  • The leading candidate in the election is expected to win.
  • The leading brand in the market is known for its quality.
Context #2 | Noun

position

the person or thing that is ahead in a race or competition.

Synonyms

forerunner, front-runner, leader, pace-setter

Examples of usage

  • The horse in the red jacket is the leading in the race.
  • She is the leading in the points tally for the season.
  • The leading in the marathon was a surprise to everyone.
  • He overtook the leading in the final lap of the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "leading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liderança

🇮🇳 प्रमुख

🇩🇪 führend

🇮🇩 terkemuka

🇺🇦 провідний

🇵🇱 wiodący

🇯🇵 リーディング

🇫🇷 principal

🇪🇸 principal

🇹🇷 önde gelen

🇰🇷 선도하는

🇸🇦 رائد

🇨🇿 vedoucí

🇸🇰 vedúci

🇨🇳 领先

🇸🇮 vodilni

🇮🇸 leiðandi

🇰🇿 жетекші

🇬🇪 წამყვანი

🇦🇿 aparıcı

🇲🇽 principal

Etymology

The word 'leading' originated from the Old English word 'lædan', meaning 'to guide or conduct'. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify being in a top or primary position. The concept of leading has been integral to human society, from leading a group of people to leading in a competition. The term has been used in various contexts, including leadership, sports, and business, to denote prominence, influence, or superiority.

See also: lead, leaders, leadership, leads, leadwort, mislead, misleader, misleading.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,043, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.