noun

guide

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noun

A person who shows others around a place or leads them along a route, especially one hired for the purpose.

"Our tour guide pointed out the oldest buildings in the city."

"The mountain guide led the climbers safely to the summit."

A book or document that gives instructions or information on a subject.

"She bought a travel guide before her trip to Japan."

A sign, marking, or device that helps direct movement, machinery, or attention.

"The dotted line on the map serves as a guide for the trail."

verb

To lead, direct, or show someone the way.

"He guided the tourists through the narrow alleys of the old town."

"A good manager guides new employees without micromanaging them."

How to Use Guide

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that shows the way, whether a person leading a tour or a book explaining how to do something.

Common pairings

tour guide field guide guide someone through guiding hand

Word Forms

guided past tense, guides plural, guide plural, guided plural, guides singular, guide singular, guided singular, guidest singular, guidedst singular, guideth singular

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Etymology

From Middle English guide, via Old French guider and Old Occitan guidar, ultimately from a Frankish word meaning "to show the way."

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