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Meaning & Definition of Guide in English

English

Guide

/gaɪd/

noun

1. Someone employed to conduct others

synonym:
  • usher,
  • guide

2. Someone who shows the way by leading or advising

synonym:
  • guide

3. Something that offers basic information or instruction

synonym:
  • guidebook,
  • guide

4. A model or standard for making comparisons

synonym:
  • template,
  • templet,
  • guide

5. Someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

synonym:
  • scout,
  • pathfinder,
  • guide

6. A structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something

synonym:
  • guide

verb

1. Direct the course

  • Determine the direction of travelling
synonym:
  • steer,
  • maneuver,
  • manoeuver,
  • manoeuvre,
  • direct,
  • point,
  • head,
  • guide,
  • channelize,
  • channelise

2. Take somebody somewhere

  • "We lead him to our chief"
  • "Can you take me to the main entrance?"
  • "He conducted us to the palace"
synonym:
  • lead,
  • take,
  • direct,
  • conduct,
  • guide

3. Be a guiding or motivating force or drive

  • "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
synonym:
  • guide,
  • steer

4. Use as a guide

  • "They had the lights to guide on"
synonym:
  • guide,
  • guide on

5. Pass over, across, or through

  • "He ran his eyes over her body"
  • "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"
  • "He drew her hair through his fingers"
synonym:
  • guide,
  • run,
  • draw,
  • pass

Examples of using

Where can I buy a guide to the city?
This museum needs a new guide.
Can I hire a guide who speaks Japanese?