leading


Meanings

  • thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
  • the activity of leading;
  • take somebody somewhere;
  • have as a result or residue;
  • tend to or result in;
  • travel in front of; go in advance of others;
  • cause to undertake a certain action;
  • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point;
  • be in charge of;
  • be ahead of others; be the first;
  • be conducive to;
  • lead, as in the performance of a composition;
  • lead, extend, or afford access;
  • move ahead (of others) in time or space
  • cause something to pass or lead somewhere;
  • preside over;
  • indicating the most important performer or role;
    • "the leading man"
  • greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement;
    • "the country's leading poet"
  • going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way;
    • "we rode in the leading car"
    • "the leading edge of technology"
  • having the leading position or higher score in a contest;
    • "the leading team in the pennant race"
  • LEADING n pl. -S a covering or border of lead


Scrabble Score: 9

leading is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

leading is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

leading is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 12

leading is a valid Words With Friends word