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guide

//ɡaɪd//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

Note for guide

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Forms

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural
guides

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)
guide
past (v2)
guided
past participle (v3)
guided
present participle
guiding
3rd person singular
guides

Definitions

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

  1. 1.A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

  2. 2.Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.

  3. 3.Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.

    • He will be our guide, even unto death.
    • The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
  4. 4.A sign that guides people; guidepost.

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

  1. 1.To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.

  2. 2.To exert control or influence over someone or something.

    • A good man sheweth fauour and lendeth: he will guide his affaires with discretion.
  3. 3.To supervise the education or training of someone.

  4. 4.To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #2064

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

Related words

Word family

Etymology

Etymology tree

Proto-Indo-European *weyd-der.

Proto-Germanic *wītaną

Frankish *wītanbor.

Old Occitan guidar

Old Occitan guidabor.

Old French guidebor.

Middle English guide

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