Guide (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), guid·ed, guid·ing.
  1. to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
  2. to accompany (a sightseer) to show points of interest and to explain their meaning or significance.
  3. to force (a person, object, or animal) to move in a certain path.
  4. to supply (a person) with advice or counsel, as in practical or spiritual affairs.
  5. to supervise (someone's actions or affairs) in an advisory capacity.
noun
  1. a person who guides, especially one hired to guide travelers, tourists, hunters, etc.
  2. a mark, tab, or the like, to catch the eye and thus provide quick reference.
  3. a guidebook.
  4. a book, pamphlet, etc., giving information, instructions, or advice; handbook: an investment guide.
  5. a guidepost.
  6. a device that regulates or directs progressive motion or action: a sewing-machine guide.
  7. a spirit believed to direct the utterances of a medium.
  8. a member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
verb
  1. to lead the way for (a person)
  2. to control the movement or course of (an animal, vehicle, etc) by physical action; steer
  3. to supervise or instruct (a person)
  4. to direct the affairs of (a person, company, nation, etc)
  5. to advise or influence (a person) in his standards or opinions
noun
    • a person, animal, or thing that guides
    • (as modifier)
  2. a person, usually paid, who conducts tour expeditions, etc
  3. a model or criterion, as in moral standards or accuracy
  4. See guidebook
  5. a book that instructs or explains the fundamentals of a subject or skill
  6. any device that directs the motion of a tool or machine part
    • a mark, sign, etc, that points the way
    • (in combination)
  8. a spirit believed to influence a medium so as to direct what he utters and convey messages through him
    • a ship in a formation used as a reference for manoeuvres, esp with relation to maintaining the correct formation and disposition
    • a soldier stationed to one side of a column or line to regulate alignment, show the way, etc
noun
  1. a member of an organization for girls equivalent to the Scouts
Guide (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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