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?