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leading

intermediateB1

/ˈliːdɪŋ/ · lead-ing

At the forefront or in a position of authority.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

At the forefront or in a position of authority.

سب سے آگے یا اختیار کے مقام پر.

رہنمائی

rahnumai

Formal: غالب

Synonyms

foremostprincipalchiefسب سے بڑااہمقبلہ

Antonyms

trailinglastinferiorپیچھےآخریکمزور

Common Collocations

  • leading role
  • leading position
  • leading expert

Example Sentences

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

وہ ماحولیاتی سائنس کی رہنما ماہر ہے.

Woh meholiyati science ki rahnuma maahir hai.

The company is leading the industry in innovation.

کمپنی اختراعات میں اس صنعت کی رہنما ہے.

Company ikhtiraat mein is san'at ki rahnuma hai.

He played a leading role in the project's success.

اس نے منصوبے کی کامیابی میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کیا.

Us ne mansoobe ki kamiyabi mein aik ahem kirdar ada kiya.

Easily Confused With

led:Led is the past tense of lead, while leading refers to guiding or being at the forefront.

Word Family

lead
verbرہنمائی کرنا
leader
nounلیڈر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'leading' as being in the front row of a parade.

Imagine a team captain directing players on the field.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جو رہنمائی کریں ہم ان کے پیچھے چلیں گے،<br>ان کا دیا ہوا راستہ کبھی نہیں چھوڑیں گے.

Jo rahnumai karein hum un ke peeche chalein ge,<br>Un ka diya hua rasta kabhi nahin chhordain ge.

We will follow those who guide us,<br>We will never abandon the path they have shown.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگے بڑھو اور رہنمائی کرو.

Aage barho aur rahnumai karo.

Move forward and lead.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "lædan" — to guide, bring

First known use: 15th century

The term 'leading' evolved from the Old English word 'lædan,' meaning to guide or direct. Over time, it became associated with being at the forefront in various contexts.