What does GUIDE mean?
Guide
- Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
- Definitions:
- Noun: a person or thing that leads or directs others on a journey.
- Noun: a thing that helps someone to form an opinion or make a decision or calculation.
- Verb: show or indicate the way to (someone).
- Verb: direct or have an influence on the course of action of (someone or something).
- Pronunciations:
- US: /ɡaɪd/
- UK: /ɡʌɪd/
- Origin and Usage:
The word "guide" comes from the Old French "guider" meaning "to guide, lead, conduct". The noun form of the word has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb form has been in use since the 16th century. The word is commonly used in the context of travel and tourism, where a guide is a person who leads others on a journey. It is also used more broadly to refer to anything that helps someone make a decision or form an opinion.
- Synonyms:
- Noun: leader, escort, chaperone, mentor, instructor
- Verb: lead, direct, steer, shepherd, escort
- Related Words:
- guard
- glide
- gauge
- greet
- ghost
- Example Sentences:
- The tour guide led the group through the ancient ruins.