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Guide Meaning, Examples & Usage: Noun and Verb Explained (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：show the way (Guide)

Guide 🔊

/ɡaɪd/

n., v.

To show the way or lead someone to a place or through a process.

Guide showing direction with map in sunny park

show the way 🔊

➕

/ʃoʊ ðə weɪ/

n., v.

To direct or lead someone in a particular direction or through a process.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'guider', from Frankish *wītan 'to show the way'.

💡 Mnemonic

Picture a wise 'Guy' with a light showing the path: he 'guides' you.

📖 Example

The teacher will guide the students through the science project step by step. 🔊 The teacher will guide the students through the science project step by step.

🔗 Collocations

guide someone through – to help someone navigate a process or place

guide a tour – to lead a tour

guide a discussion – to lead a discussion

🔄 Synonyms

lead (v.) – to show the way by going in front

direct (v.) – to give orders or instructions for a course of action

steer (v.) – to control the direction of movement

🚫 Antonyms

mislead (v.) – to lead someone in the wrong direction

confuse (v.) – to make someone uncertain or unable to understand

abandon (v.) – to leave someone without guidance

🌱 Derivatives

guidance (n.) – advice or direction given

guideline (n.) – a rule or instruction

guided (adj.) – led by a guide

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Old French 'guider', rooted in Frankish *wītan ('to know' or 'to show'). In modern culture, a guide is essential for travelers exploring unfamiliar places.

Meaning 2：a tour guide (Guide)

Guide 🔊

/ɡaɪd/

n., v.

A person or thing that shows the way or gives advice and information.

Tour guide leading group at cultural site

a tour guide 🔊

➕

/ə tʊər ɡaɪd/

n., v.

A person or thing that provides direction, advice, or information to travelers or learners.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The friendly tour guide shared interesting stories about the city's history. 🔊 The friendly tour guide shared interesting stories about the city's history.

🔗 Collocations

tour guide – a person who leads tourists

guide book – a book with information for travelers

guide dog – a dog trained to lead blind people

🔄 Synonyms

leader (n.) – a person who guides others

mentor (n.) – an experienced advisor

instructor (n.) – a person who teaches

🚫 Antonyms

follower (n.) – a person who follows another's lead

student (n.) – a person who learns from a guide

🌱 Derivatives

guided (adj.) – accompanied by a guide

guidance (n.) – the action of guiding

guidepost (n.) – a signpost showing direction