guiding

GY-ding/ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/

3 meanings of guiding

1
verb
Present participle and gerund of guide. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as a noun naming the action.
The coach is guiding the team through their first match.
She loves guiding visitors around the museum.
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2
noununcountable
The help that directs someone or shows them what to do.
Like a hand on your shoulder showing you which way to go.
The young players needed careful guiding from their coach.
With her gentle guiding, the new staff settled in quickly.
Similarguidance, direction, leadership, mentoring, instruction
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3
noununcountable
The activities of the Girl Guides, a club for girls.
Like a club where girls go camping and earn badges.
Many girls enjoy guiding because of the camping trips.
She made lots of friends through guiding.
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guiding is a form of guide

guide, verb: To control or shape how someone or something acts. Full entry

Forms: guideguides he/she/itguiding -ing formguided past tense, past participle
Spelling: guide → guiding: drop the e, add -ing

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