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- [gahyd]
- /gaɪd/
- /ɡaɪd.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gahyd]
- /gaɪd/
Definitions of guideless word
- verb with object guideless 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 guideless to accompany (a sightseer) to show points of interest and to explain their meaning or significance. 1
- verb with object guideless to force (a person, object, or animal) to move in a certain path. 1
- verb with object guideless to supply (a person) with advice or counsel, as in practical or spiritual affairs. 1
- verb with object guideless to supervise (someone's actions or affairs) in an advisory capacity. 1
- noun guideless a person who guides, especially one hired to guide travelers, tourists, hunters, etc. 1
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Origin of guideless
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 Guideless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
guideless 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".
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