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Nouns
(n)
lead
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leading
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thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
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(n)
leadership
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leading
2
the activity of leading
“his leadership inspired the team”
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Adjectives
(a)
leading
going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
“we rode in the leading car”
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“the leading edge of technology”
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(s)
leading
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prima
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star
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starring
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stellar
indicating the most important performer or role
“the leading man”
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“prima ballerina”
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“prima donna”
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“a star figure skater”
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“the starring role”
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“a stellar role”
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“a stellar performance”
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(s)
leading
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preeminent
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
“the country's leading poet”
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“a preeminent archeologist”
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(s)
ahead
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in the lead
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leading
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
“he is ahead by a pawn”
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“the leading team in the pennant race”
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