Hyphenation of leading

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word leading? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

lead-ing

Definitions of leading:

1.
Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
2.
The activity of leading
His leadership inspired the team
3.
Indicating the most important performer or role
The leading man Prima ballerina Prima donna A star figure skater The starring role A stellar role A stellar performance
4.
Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
Our greatest statesmen The country's leading poet A preeminent archeologist
5.
Going or proceeding or going in advance
Showing the way We rode in the leading car The leading edge of technology
6.
Having the leading position or higher score in a contest
He is ahead by a pawn The leading team in the pennant race

Synonyms of leading:

adj prima, star, starring, stellar, major
adj leading, directing, directional, directive, guiding, guiding
adj greatest, preeminent, superior
adj ahead, in the lead, up
adj purposeful
noun lead, strip, slip
noun leadership, activity

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