Read the dictionary definition of leading. All definitions for this word.
1. the activity of leading
1. his leadership inspired the team
2. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
3. going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
1. we rode in the leading car
2. the leading edge of technology
4. indicating the most important performer or role
1. the leading man
2. prima ballerina
3. prima donna
4. a star figure skater
5. the starring role
6. a stellar role
7. a stellar performance
5. greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
1. our greatest statesmen
2. the country's leading poet
3. a preeminent archeologist
6. having the leading position or higher score in a contest
1. he is ahead by a pawn
2. the leading team in the pennant race