Dictionary Check: leading

"leading" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

adjective

indicating the most important performer or role

Example: "the leading man"
adjective

greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

Example: "the country's leading poet"
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adjective

going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

Example: "we rode in the leading car"
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adjective

having the leading position or higher score in a contest

Example: "he is ahead by a pawn"
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noun

thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

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noun

the activity of leading

Example: "his leadership inspired the team"
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