Transcription
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- [gahyd]
- /gaɪd/
- /ɡaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gahyd]
- /gaɪd/
Definitions of guiding word
- verb with object guiding to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest. 1
- verb with object guiding to accompany (a sightseer) to show points of interest and to explain their meaning or significance. 1
- verb with object guiding to force (a person, object, or animal) to move in a certain path. 1
- verb with object guiding to supply (a person) with advice or counsel, as in practical or spiritual affairs. 1
- verb with object guiding to supervise (someone's actions or affairs) in an advisory capacity. 1
- noun guiding a person who guides, especially one hired to guide travelers, tourists, hunters, etc. 1
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Origin of guiding
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English giden (v.), gide (noun) < Old French gui(d)er (v.), gui(d)e (noun) < Germanic; akin to wit2
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Parts of speech for Guiding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
guiding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
guiding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for guiding
adjective guiding
- supervisory — of, relating to, or having supervision.
- managerial — pertaining to management or a manager: managerial functions; the managerial class of society.
- superintendent — a person who oversees or directs some work, enterprise, establishment, organization, district, etc.; supervisor.
- controlling — having or attempting to exert control
- administrative — Administrative work involves organizing and supervising an organization or institution.
Antonyms for guiding
adjective guiding
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
See also
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