Definitions
01showing the way
B1 · Intermediate
v. leading someone to a place or helping them understand a difficult subject.
v. acting as a guide by leading, directing, or supervising someone's progress or movement.
“The teacher is guiding the students through the museum to see the statues.”
“By guiding the junior researchers through the complex data sets, the professor ensured that the final report met the university's rigorous standards.”
Antonyms
02advice or direction
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of giving help, advice, or instructions to someone.
n. the process or act of providing guidance or direction to an individual or group.
“The child needs some guiding from his parents to learn right from wrong.”
“The project required constant guiding from the senior management team to prevent the budget from spiralling out of control.”
03Girl Guiding
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun British English
n. the activities and organisation of the Girl Guides.
n. the movement or organisation of Girl Guides, focusing on character development and outdoor skills for young women.
“She spent most of her weekends involved in guiding and camping trips.”
“Guiding has evolved significantly over the decades, incorporating modern leadership training alongside traditional outdoor survival skills.”
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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