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guide Definition

guide (gīd)

transitive verb guid′ed, guid′·ing

  1. to point out the way for; direct on a course; conduct; lead
  2. to direct the course or motion of (a vehicle, implement, etc.) by physical action
  3. to give instruction to; train
  4. to direct (the policies, actions, etc.) of; manage; regulate

Etymology: ME giden < OFr guider < guide < It guida < Goth *wida, leader, guide < *witan, to observe, akin to OE witan, to see: see wise

intransitive verb

to act as a guide

noun

a person or thing that guides; specif.,

  1. a person whose work is conducting strangers or tourists through a region, building, etc.
  2. a person who directs, or serves as the model for, another's conduct, career, etc.
  3. a part that controls the motion of other parts of a machine
  4. a guidebook
  5. a book giving instruction in the elements of some subject; handbook a guide to mathematics
  6. Mil. a soldier at the right front of a column, who regulates its pace and alignment and indicates its route

guide Related Forms

guid′·able adjective

guide Synonyms

guide

n.

  1. One who guides others

    pilot, captain, pathfinder, scout, escort, cicerone, convoy, courier, director, exhibitor, vanguard, discoverer, explorer, lead, modernist, guru, conductor, usher, docent, pioneer, leader, superintendent, chaperone.

  2. A model

    pattern, design, example; see model 2.

guide Synonyms

guide

v.

  1. Direct

    supervise, oversee, control; see manage 1.

  2. To lead

    conduct, escort, show the way; see lead 1.

guide Usage Examples

Object

  • tour: Here, he takes us on a guided tour of the Universe.
  • walk: There is a free guided historical walk on Friday 18th August, 1pm to 4pm, starting at Bootle Library.
  • missile: It was the first guided missile, with a primitive but effective control system.

Converse of object

  • illustrate: Contents include an illustrated three season episode guide, together with an introduction to the themes of the series.
  • publish: A published guide to family history in Gloucestershire is available on request from Gloucestershire Archives: see " Publications by Gloucestershire Archives " .
  • produce: English Heritage also produces a free guide for visitors with disabilities.

Adjective modifier

  • comprehensive: Farmers Markets 2006 ( leaflet ) A comprehensive guide to Made in Cumbria's Farmers Markets.
  • definitive: This page is the aiming to be the definitive guide for anyone who is a home owner.
  • rough: The following table is a rough guide to the way in which the activities could be used.
  • practical: In part two of the book, Brian provides a practical guide to establishing a modern pagan lifestyle.
  • quick: To help you find your way around, Aspects brings you this quick guide to the changes.
  • brief: The brief guide below sets out where your stop valve will usually be found.

Modifies a noun

dog: Water can be provided for guide dogs in the front of house Bar.

Noun used with modifier

  • step-by-step: How To Start & Run An Internet Business Easy step-by-step guide shows how to put your business on the internet!
  • travel: Czech travel guide, Prague Czech and Prague travel guide.
  • tour: I've also included a couple of tour guides.
  • tourist: The alternative to an organized coach tour is to see the delights of London and England with a qualified tourist board driver guide.
  • reference: It includes a glossary of terms, outreach ( curriculum in UK, useful web resources ) and quick reference guide.

Possessives

  • insider: It is the definitive insider's guide to traditional and creative real estate financing, eliminating the need for additional books on these subjects.
  • idiot: A second useful resource is " The complete idiot's guide to Knowledge Management " by Rumizen.

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