leading

About 54.95 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb present participle and gerund of lead
2. adjective Providing guidance or direction.

   Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth.

3. adjective Ranking first.

   He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county.

4. adjective Occurring in advance; preceding.

   The stock market can be a leading economic indicator.

5. noun An act by which one is led or guided.
6. noun Command of an army or military unit.
7. noun Vertical space added between lines; line spacing.

Similar words

guiding leadership directive directional ahead prima purposeful starring preeminent superior

Often followed by

to the up from a role edge into men part

Word family

leadings