guide

The definition of a guide is someone or something that instructs others or shows others the way.

(noun)

An example of a guide is someone who leads you on a hike.
An example of a guide is a book that teaches you how to use a new computer software program.

To guide is defined as to show or direct someone in how to do something.

(verb)

An example of guide is when you lead people on a hike and show them where to go.

See guide in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb guided, guiding

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

Origin: 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.,

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

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See guide in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. One who shows the way by leading, directing, or advising.
b. One who serves as a model for others, as in a course of conduct.
A person employed to conduct others, as through a museum, and give information about points of interest encountered.
a. Something, such as a pamphlet, that offers basic information or instruction: a shopper's guide.
b. A guidebook.
a. Something that serves to direct or indicate.
b. A device, such as a ruler, tab, or bar, that serves as an indicator or acts to regulate a motion or operation.
A soldier stationed at the right or left of a column of marchers to control alignment, show direction, or mark the point of pivot.