leading
/ˈliːdɪŋ//ˈlidɪŋ/verb
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To cover, fill, or affect with lead
Example: continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.
To place leads between the lines of.
Example: leaded matter
verb
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(heading) To guide or conduct.
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.
(heading) To begin, to be ahead.
To draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure
Example: to lead someone to a righteous cause
adjective
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Providing guidance or direction.
Example: Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth.
Ranking first.
Example: He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county.
Occurring in advance; preceding.
Example: The stock market can be a leading economic indicator.
Antonyms:followinglaggingtrailing