Synonyms for
Leading
Definition
serving as a guide or indicating direction
Synonyms & similar words
guide
result
head
conduce
go
pass
follow
extend
star
take
prima
leadership
ahead
precede
run
following
stellar
leave
moderate
top
preeminent
direct
conduct
contribute
chair
directing
guiding
commanding
pioneering
dominant
prominent
primary
chief
first
foremost
principal
top
head
main
central
key
major
preeminent
outstanding
notable
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- leading role
- leading position
- leading indicator
- leading question
- leading edge
- leading scorer
- leading cause
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'leading' often implies being in front or in charge. Be mindful of context; 'leading question' has a specific meaning in law and debate.
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Example sentences
- The teacher is leading the class to the library.
- The captain is leading the team to victory.
- The CEO is leading the company to success.
- The politician is leading the country towards progress.
- The tour guide is leading the tourists to the monument.
Quotes
Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge. - Simon Sinek
A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. - Douglas MacArthur
The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things. - Ronald Reagan