Antonyms for leading

Grammar : Adj

Spell : lee-ding

Phonetic Transcription : ˈli dɪŋ

Definition of leading

Origin : "lead work; lead covering or frame of lead," mid-15c., from lead (n.1).

adj chief, superior

Example sentences :

I followed after his tracks, leading the two poor done-up horses.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

How could it care for a fellow's happiness, or even for his leading a correct life!
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

They will be in our next experience as they have been in this, leading us on from strength to strength.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

It thinks that the Herald is not the leading paper, though it may have Ben-it.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various

Where can I have access to old files of the leading news-papers?
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

But there he stopped, for he began to have a glimmer of where she was leading him.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

And has anyone told you that I am not leading my class at the present minute?
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

"Come an' see Papa Jack, too," she cried, leading him into the next room.
Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston

"Very good," Uncle William replied, leading the way into the shop.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

They spoke of him as "he," and as leading a painfully worthless and disreputable life.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Synonyms for leading

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