1. leading
adjective. ['ˈliːdɪŋ'] indicating the most important performer or role.
Synonyms
- major
- stellar
- prima
- starring
Antonyms
- discontinuance
- assembly
- discontinuation
- activation
Etymology
- lead (English)
- leed (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Leading Edge
- eldredge
- alldredge
- sledge
- pledge
- fledge
- dredge
- allege
- wedge
- sege
- sedge
- rehg
- ledge
- hedge
Example sentences of the word leading-edge
1. Noun Phrase
Direct the leading edge of a 3-inch putty knife’s blade against the outer edge of the rosette.
2. leading
adjective. ['ˈliːdɪŋ'] greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement.
Synonyms
- preeminent
Antonyms
- sink
- source
Etymology
- lead (English)
- leed (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. leading
adjective. ['ˈliːdɪŋ'] going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way.
Synonyms
- guiding
- directional
- directing
Antonyms
- lack
- minority
- junior
- inability
Etymology
- lead (English)
- leed (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. leading
adjective. ['ˈliːdɪŋ'] having the leading position or higher score in a contest.
Synonyms
- up
- ahead
Antonyms
- peristalsis
- anastalsis
- dormant
Etymology
- lead (English)
- leed (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. edge
noun. ['ˈɛdʒ'] the boundary of a surface.
Synonyms
- limb
- brink
- bounds
- border
- boundary
Antonyms
- unbound
- free
- uncertain
- unoriented
Etymology
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. edge
noun. ['ˈɛdʒ'] a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object.
Synonyms
- side
- knife edge
- trailing edge
- bevel
- cant
- groin
- cutting edge
- brim
- milling
- razor edge
- curbing
- deckle edge
- deckle
- lip
- rim
- chamfer
- kerb
- featheredge
- bezel
- leading edge
Antonyms
- derestrict
- descent
- ascent
- natural depression
Etymology
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. edge
noun. ['ˈɛdʒ'] a line determining the limits of an area.
Synonyms
- bound
- rim
- lower bound
- upper bound
- verge
- line
- brink
- perimeter
- margin
- border
- boundary
- fringe
- thalweg
- periphery
- threshold
Antonyms
- unconstipated
- unsworn
- inactivity
- natural object
Etymology
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. edge
verb. ['ˈɛdʒ'] advance slowly, as if by inches.
Synonyms
- move on
- go on
- pass on
- inch
- march on
- advance
Antonyms
- middle
- end
- lower
- increase
Etymology
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. edge
noun. ['ˈɛdʒ'] a slight competitive advantage.
Synonyms
- favourable position
- superiority
Antonyms
- larboard
- obverse
- top
Etymology
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. edge
noun. ['ˈɛdʒ'] the attribute of urgency in tone of voice.
Synonyms
- sharpness
Antonyms
- stand still
- empty
Etymology
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))