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   guide

   /ɡʌɪd/

   noun

   • 1. a person who shows the way to others, especially one employed to show tourists around places of interest: "a tour guide" Similar escortattendantconductorpilotusherchaperonecourierrare:ciceroneconvoy
   • ▪ a professional mountain climber in charge of a group.
   • 2. a person who advises others, especially in matters of behaviour or belief: "his spiritual guide" Similar advisermentorcounsellorguidance counsellorconfidanttutorteacherguruconsultanttherapistinformal:main man
   • ▪ a thing that helps someone to form an opinion or make a decision or calculation: "your resting pulse rate is a rough guide to your general physical condition" Similar modelpatternblueprinttemplatearchetypeprototypesampleexampleexemplarstandardtouchstonemeasurebenchmarkyardstickgaugenormparadigmidealprecedentguiding principle
   • ▪ a book, document, or display providing information on a subject or about a place: "a comprehensive guide to British hotels and restaurants" Similar guidebooktourist guidetravel guideBaedekertraveloguedirectoryhandbookmanualABCA to Zvade mecumrare:enchiridion
   • 3. a structure or marking which directs the motion or positioning of something: "the guides for the bolt needed straightening"
   • 4. a member of the Guide Association.

   verb

   • 1. show or indicate the way to (someone): "he guided her to the front row and sat beside her" Similar leadlead the wayconductshowshow someone the wayushershepherddirectsteerpilotescortaccompanyattendseetakehelpassistOpposite follow
   • ▪ direct the motion or positioning of (something): "the groove in the needle guides the thread"
   • 2. direct or influence the behaviour or development of: "his life was guided by his religious beliefs" Similar directsteercontrolmanagecommandleadconductrunbe in charge oftake charge oftake control ofhave control ofgovernrulepreside oversuperintendsuperviseoverseehandleregulatemanipulatemanoeuvreadvisecounselgive advice togive counsel togive counselling todirectgive direction tomake recommendations tomake suggestions togive someone tipsgive someone hintsgive someone pointersinformgive information toilluminateeducateinstructteachgive instruction tobe responsible for the education of

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French guide (noun), guider (verb), of Germanic origin; related to wit2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. guidable adjective
   • 2. guider noun

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   What does guide mean?

   • Define guide. guide synonyms, guide pronunciation, guide translation, English dictionary definition of guide. n. 1. 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. 2. A person employed...

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   What is a guide book?

   • A guide is a book that gives you information or instructions to help you do or understand something. Our 10-page guide will help you to change your life for the better. A guide is a book that gives tourists information about a town, area, or country. A guide is someone who shows tourists around places such as museums or cities.

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   What is a guide verb?

   • Definition of guide verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to show somebody the way to a place, often by going with them; to show somebody a place that you know well guide somebody It's a dangerous route—you'll need someone to guide you. guide somebody to something Sherpas guide climbers to the summit.

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   What does a Girl Guide mean?

   • 3. (usually with capital) a Girl Guide. 4. something which informs, directs or influences. (usually in plural) an indication as to how something should be done. an explosive rocket which can be guided to its target by radio waves.

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   What does guiding mean?

   • , guid·ed, guid·ing. He guided us through the forest. to accompany (a sightseer) to show points of interest and to explain their meaning or significance. to force (a person, object, or animal) to move in a certain path. to supply (a person) with advice or counsel, as in practical or spiritual affairs.

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   What is a guide in a saw?

   • A guide is a device that directs the motion of a tool or machine part. The saw has a blade guide to restrain and control the free end of the blade. These dies have guides which keep them square when starting the screwing of the pipe. A guide is a device that directs the motion of a tool or machine part.

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   GUIDE definition: 1. a book that gives you the most important information about a particular subject: 2. a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GUIDE is one that leads or directs another's way. How to use guide in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Guide.

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   A guide is something that can be used to help you plan your actions or to form an opinion about something. As a rough guide, a horse needs 2.5 per cent of his body weight in food every day. When selecting fresh fish, let your taste buds be your guide.

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   guide. (ɡaɪd) vb. 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. (tr) to direct the affairs of (a person, company, nation, etc): he guided the country through the war.

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   Guide definition: to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person. See examples of GUIDE used in a sentence.

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   a person whose job it is to show a place or a route to visitors: Our tour guide in Rome was a lovely young woman who spoke perfect English. A guide is also a book or piece of information that gives advice or help on how to do or understand something: a travel guide. a guide to the best restaurants. a tax guide.

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   Definition of guide verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.