guidance
gb/ɡˈaɪdəns/ us/ɡˈaɪdəns/
B1
English
~ 2700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
helpful advice or direction
Help or advice that tells you what to do.
Usage pattern:
[someone] gives [someone] guidance
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guidance' with 'guide'. 'Guidance' is uncountable and refers to the help itself, while 'guide' is a person or book that gives information.
Synonyms
advice (General suggestion or recommendation, often less formal.)
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direction (More formal or authoritative instruction.)
Antonyms
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
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neglect (Lack of any help or direction when needed.)
Collocations
seek guidance
|offer guidance
|under guidance
|provide guidance
|career guidance
Themes
daily life
|education
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The teacher offered guidance on how to prepare for the exam.
- She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision.
- Under his guidance, the team improved their performance.
- The booklet provides guidance for new employees.
- Parents should give children guidance about online safety.
Learner examples
- My friend gave me guidance about my homework.
- I need guidance to choose the right job.
- The guide gave us guidance during the trip.
- He asked his teacher for guidance.
- She gave me guidance about how to cook rice.
Noun
technical
B2
action
2
control of movement or operation
The control of how something like a car, plane, or machine moves or works.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'guidance' in this sense with general advice; here it means physical control, not suggestions.
Synonyms
navigation (Focuses more on determining position and course.)
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control (General term for directing operation.)
Antonyms
drift (Movement without control or direction.)
Collocations
guidance system
|missile guidance
|navigation guidance
Themes
technology
|transport
|transportation
|science
Examples
- The missile's guidance system ensures it reaches its target.
- Modern aircraft rely on advanced computer guidance.
- The project uses GPS-based guidance for precision farming.
Learner examples
- The plane has a new guidance system.
- A GPS gives guidance to drivers.
- The robot moves with computer guidance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
guidance
IPA
GB/ɡˈaɪdəns/
US/ɡˈaɪdəns/
Syllables & stress
guid - ance (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (guid)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: guidance
- Plural: guidance, guidances
Word family
Expressions
career guidance
1/kɚˈɪɹ ɡˈaɪdəns/
fixed phrase
advice about career choices
Help and advice about choosing a job and planning your work life.
Examples
- The school offers career guidance to all students.
- She went to a counselor for career guidance.
seek guidance
1/sˈik ɡˈaɪdəns/
fixed phrase
ask for advice or direction
To ask someone for help or advice about what to do.
Examples
- You should seek guidance from your teacher if you're unsure.
- He sought guidance before starting his own business.
under the guidance of
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɡˈaɪdəns əv/
fixed phrase
being directed by someone
When someone is helping or advising you while you do something.
Examples
- The interns worked under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Under the guidance of her coach, she improved quickly.