Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: leading

'leading'

[lead.n.14] as in: thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

'leading'

[leadership.n.01] as in: the activity of leading

Examples:
his leadership inspired the team

'leading'

[lead.v.01] as in: take somebody somewhere

Examples:
We lead him to our chief
can you take me to the main entrance?
He conducted us to the palace

'leading'

[leave.v.07] as in: have as a result or residue

Examples:
The water left a mark on the silk dress
Her blood left a stain on the napkin

'leading'

[lead.v.03] as in: tend to or result in

Examples:
This remark lead to further arguments among the guests

'leading'

[lead.v.04] as in: travel in front of; go in advance of others

Examples:
The procession was headed by John

'leading'

[lead.v.05] as in: cause to undertake a certain action

Examples:
Her greed led her to forge the checks

'leading'

[run.v.03] as in: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

Examples:
Service runs all the way to Cranbury
His knowledge doesn't go very far
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets

'leading'

[head.v.02] as in: be in charge of

Examples:
Who is heading this project?

'leading'

[lead.v.08] as in: be ahead of others; be the first

Examples:
she topped her class every year

'leading'

[contribute.v.03] as in: be conducive to

Examples:
The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing

'leading'

[conduct.v.02] as in: lead, as in the performance of a composition

Examples:
conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years

'leading'

[go.v.25] as in: lead, extend, or afford access

Examples:
This door goes to the basement
The road runs South

'leading'

[precede.v.04] as in: move ahead (of others) in time or space

'leading'

[run.v.23] as in: cause something to pass or lead somewhere

Examples:
Run the wire behind the cabinet

'leading'

[moderate.v.01] as in: preside over

Examples:
John moderated the discussion

'leading'

[leading.s.01] as in: indicating the most important performer or role

Examples:
the leading man
prima ballerina
prima donna
a star figure skater
the starring role
a stellar role
a stellar performance

'leading'

[leading.s.02] as in: greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

Examples:
our greatest statesmen
the country's leading poet
a preeminent archeologist

'leading'

[leading.a.03] as in: going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

Examples:
we rode in the leading car
the leading edge of technology

'leading'

[ahead.s.01] as in: having the leading position or higher score in a contest

Examples:
he is ahead by a pawn
the leading team in the pennant race

Origins

					leading (English)
├── lead (English)
│   └── leed (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       ├── lead (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│       └── leode (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── lædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))