guide
guide Lexical Profile
guide Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who shows the way to others, especially one employed to show tourists around places of interest or lead travelers through unfamiliar territory.
"Our local mountain guide knew the safest path across the glacier."
A book, document, or publication that provides practical information, instructions, or advice on a specific subject or place.
"She consulted a comprehensive field guide to identify the migratory birds in the marsh."
A person, principle, or standard that advises, influences, or helps someone form an opinion or make a decision.
"Let your conscience be your guide when faced with a difficult ethical dilemma."
A mechanical structure, mark, or device used to steady, direct, or regulate the motion of a tool or machine part.
"He adjusted the metal guide on the table saw to ensure a straight, accurate cut."
• verb
To show or indicate the way to someone, especially by accompanying them.
"The usher used a small flashlight to guide the latecomers to their seats."
To direct, influence, or advise the behavior, course of action, or development of someone or something.
"Experienced professors help guide graduate students through the process of writing their dissertations."
To direct the physical movement or positioning of an object, vehicle, or tool.
"The captain carefully guided the ferry into the narrow harbor during the storm."
• Rhymes for guide
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French guider ('to lead, direct'), which derived from Old Occitan guidar and ultimately from a Frankish or Germanic root related to Old English witan ('to know, watch over').