Transcription
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- [gahyd]
- /gaɪd/
- /ɡaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gahyd]
- /gaɪd/
Definitions of guide word
- verb with object guide to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest. 1
- verb with object guide to accompany (a sightseer) to show points of interest and to explain their meaning or significance. 1
- verb with object guide to force (a person, object, or animal) to move in a certain path. 1
- verb with object guide to supply (a person) with advice or counsel, as in practical or spiritual affairs. 1
- verb with object guide to supervise (someone's actions or affairs) in an advisory capacity. 1
- noun guide a person who guides, especially one hired to guide travelers, tourists, hunters, etc. 1
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Origin of guide
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English giden (v.), gide (noun) < Old French gui(d)er (v.), gui(d)e (noun) < Germanic; akin to wit2
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Parts of speech for Guide
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
guide popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
guide usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for guide
verb guide
- shepherd — a male given name.
- educate — to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
- manage — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
- handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- maneuver — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
noun guide
- leader — a person or thing that leads.
- director — a person or thing that directs.
- attendant — An attendant is someone whose job is to serve or help people in a place such as a petrol station, a car park, or a cloakroom.
- controller — A controller is a person who has responsibility for a particular organization or for a particular part of an organization.
- monitor — (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
Antonyms for guide
verb guide
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- desert — A desert is a large area of land, usually in a hot region, where there is almost no water, rain, trees, or plants.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- mislead — to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
noun guide
- follower — a person or thing that follows.
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