Synonyms for

Guiding

Verb / ˈgaɪdɪŋ / Another word for guiding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing or indicating the way; directing

Synonyms & similar words

head conduct point directing run channelize steer manoeuver directional pass lead direct take manoeuvre draw guide maneuver channelise guideon directive leading directing showing pointing steering conducting escorting herding piloting usherin maneuvering navigating driving channeling marshaling positioning running tending moving controlling

Synonyms by register

Formal

directing advising instructing counseling

Informal

leading showing pointing helping out

Literary

shepherding piloting navigating

Antonyms

hindering obstructing blocking impeding thwarting detracting

Common collocations

  • guiding star
  • guiding principle
  • guiding hand
  • guiding light
  • guiding force
  • guiding vision
  • guiding research

Word family

noun guidance
verb guide
adjective guiding
adverb guidingly

Usage note

The word 'guiding' often implies a benevolent or helpful intention. It can be used both literally (e.g., guiding someone through a maze) and figuratively (e.g., guiding principles).

Example sentences

  1. The teacher was guiding the students through the lesson.
  2. The stars were guiding the sailors on their journey.
  3. The map was guiding us to our destination.
  4. The coach was guiding the team to victory.
  5. The GPS was guiding the driver to the correct address.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. -Abraham Lincoln
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt

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