Leading

Meaning

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

most important or most successful; at the front

Example Sentences

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

She is one of the leading experts in the field.

Example Expressions

leading role

Synonyms

foremost, principal, primary, top, chief, prominent

Entry 1

foremost, principal, primary, top

Entry 2

top, foremost, principal, chief, prominent

Antonyms

following, secondary, minor, trailing, insignificant

Entry 1

following, secondary, minor, trailing

Entry 2

minor, secondary, insignificant

Collocations

leading role, leading company, leading scientist, leading expert, leading position

Entry 1

leading role, leading company, leading scientist

Entry 2

leading company, leading expert, leading role, leading position