What does guiding mean?
Guiding means present participle and gerund of guide.
Guiding
/ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of guide.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of guide
- Guidance.
- Girl Guiding.
Example Sentences
The cable used for hauling the wagons on the incline may still be seen, but several of the guiding rollers have disappeared.
That's far from the promised land set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, that the railways would have a guiding mind that would be in control of the industry's finances. Businesses have what is called a profit and loss account, showing both revenue and costs, but the current situation means that the two sides of the system are in different hands - and neither is (as yet) in the hands of a 'guiding mind'.
Butler was ready to consider any proposition which would save her; but it must be a sound one—one not open to her whimsical moods or the guidings or leadings of romance.
Daisy Gordon Low then established two Girl Guide troops in poor sections of central London. Her belief was growing that guiding could serve many beneficial ends.
Synonyms for guiding
Antonyms for guiding
Related Words
Word Forms
- guidings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for guiding?
Common synonyms include guidance, leading, directive, steering.
What is the opposite of guiding?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use guiding in a sentence?
The cable used for hauling the wagons on the incline may still be seen, but several of the guiding rollers have disappeared.
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