guiding
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on: Used to describe something or someone that leads or directs others along a path or course.
- Exerting control or influence: Used to describe a principle, idea, or force that has a controlling or influential effect on actions or decisions.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The guiding light from the lighthouse helped the ships navigate safely.
- She felt her father's guiding hand on her shoulder as she learned to ride the bike.
- Compassion was his guiding principle in all his business dealings.
Advanced Usage
- "guiding force": A powerful influence that directs actions or events.
- Her strong faith was the guiding force throughout her life.
- "guiding star": A metaphor for a principle or person that serves as a constant guide or inspiration.
- The pursuit of justice was his guiding star.
Variants and Related Words
- Guide (verb/noun): To lead or direct; a person who leads or advises.
- Verb: She will guide you through the process.
- Noun: The tour guide explained the history of the castle.
- Guidance (noun): Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; the act of guiding.
- I sought my teacher's guidance on the project.
Synonyms
- Directing: Leading or managing the course of something.
- Leading: Showing the way by going in front.
- Influential: Having great influence on someone or something.
Related Phrases
- Guiding light: A person or principle that serves as an inspiration and example.
- My grandmother was the guiding light for our entire family.
- Guiding hand: A person who provides help, direction, or control.
- The new manager provided a much-needed guiding hand for the team.
Adjective
- showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
- felt his mother's directing arm around him
- the directional role of science on industrial progress
- exerting control or influence
- a guiding principle