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Meaning of the word leading in English

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leading

US /ˈliː.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈliː.dɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

most important; main

Example:
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She played the leading role in the play.
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He is a leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence.
Synonym:
principal main chief foremost top premier prime key dominant pre-eminent
2.

in front; ahead

Example:
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The runner was leading the pack by a significant margin.
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The company is leading the way in sustainable technology.
Synonym:
ahead in front foremost pioneering innovative
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