leading

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

I. lead·ing¹ (lēʹdĭng)adj.
1. Having a position in the lead; foremost:
the leading candidate.
2. Chief; principal:
the leading cause of high inflation.
See Synonyms at chief.
3. Of or performing a lead in a theatrical production:
a leading role; a leading lady.
4. Formulated so as to elicit a desired response:
a leading question. leadʹing·ly adv. II. lead·ing² (lĕdʹĭng)n.
1. A border or rim of lead, as around a windowpane.
2. Printing. The spacing between lines, usually measured in points.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  ahead(p), in the lead, leading(a), preeminent, leading(p), prima(p), star(p), starring(p), stellar(a), leadership, lead