guide
noun
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Definition of guide
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: one that leads or directs another's way
needed a guide for the safari
b
: a person who exhibits and explains points of interest
The museum guide was very helpful.
c
: something that provides a person with guiding information
used the stars as a guide to find their way back
d
: signpost sense 1
e
: a person who directs another's conduct or course of life
He was my mentor and guide during the early years of my career.
2a
: a device for steadying or directing the motion of something
The jigsaw was equipped with a guide.
b
: a ring or loop for holding the line of a fishing rod in position
c
: a sheet or a card with projecting tab for labeling inserted in a card index to facilitate reference
3
: a member of a unit on whom the movements or alignments of a military command are regulated
—used especially in commands guide right
guide
verb
guided;
guiding
Definition of guide (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to act as a guide to : direct in a way or course
He guided us around the city.
2a
: to direct, supervise, or influence usually to a particular end
You'll need a lawyer to guide you through the legal system.
b
: to superintend the training or instruction of
A respected educator guided his studies.
: to act or work as a guide
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Synonyms for guide
Synonyms: Noun
attendant, companion, escort, guard
Synonyms: Verb
coach, counsel, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor
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Examples of guide in a Sentence
Noun
We hired a guide for our trip to the mountains. He was my friend and my guide in the early years of my career. They used the stars as a guide to find their way back. If past experience is any guide, we're in for a long and difficult project.Verb
He guided us around the city. He claims that there were unknown forces guiding the outcome of the election. He carefully guided the ship into the harbor. She guided her team to victory. Let your conscience guide you. Her example helped to guide me toward a career in medicine. In his work, he has always been guided by a desire to help other people. programs to help guide teenagers away from drug use She had a guiding influence on my decision. His guiding principle when he built his house was that bigger was better.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Errol Thurston is a boat captain who runs a guide service in Marsh Harbour, a town in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas. — Christina Zdanowicz, CNN, "A man bought 100 generators to help the Bahamas. They're being delivered by boat," 5 Sep. 2019 The Abacos, the islands east of Grand Bahama, are particularly vulnerable to hurricanes, said Stephen Bennett, editorial director of an online travel guide, UncommonCaribbean.com. — Washington Post, "Hurricane Dorian leaves terrible destruction in Bahamas as it rolls toward U.S.," 3 Sep. 2019 Elephants eat peanuts, one of my fishing guide buddies likes to say. — Frank Sargeant, al, "Should anglers use finesse lures for Alabama bass?," 1 Sep. 2019 Three of the Alices subsequently co-wrote an e-book guide to group writing. — Ceridwen Dovey, The New Yorker, "Can You Write a Novel as a Group?," 30 Aug. 2019 And as the Bayou City continues to grow, the unofficial guide to being a good Houstonian changes, too. — Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Etiquette rules Houstonians need to follow now," 30 Aug. 2019 An interactive guide The increased polling and fundraising thresholds have proved difficult for many candidates, and four Democratic candidates have dropped out of the race since the previous debate in July. — Nicholas Wu, USA TODAY, "Lineup cut in half: Here's who made the third Democratic presidential debate," 29 Aug. 2019 Could there be a connection between the dead mountain guide and the official? — Richard Lipez, Dallas News, "Lisbeth Salander is back -- and angrier than ever," 26 Aug. 2019 Kilimanjaro hikers are accompanied by a support staff of guides and porters — porters transport gear and supplies for the hikers up and down the mountain. — Megan Woodward, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "‘We couldn’t believe we just did that’: Liberty grad, Susquehanna senior Kasey Bost recounts trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro," 22 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In February 2014, Monk was appointed the player-manager of Swansea and, after guiding the Swans to Premier League safety, he was given the role on a permanent basis that summer. — SI.com, "Garry Monk Unveiled as New Sheffield Wednesday Manager," 6 Sep. 2019 Participate in fungus forays: guided mushroom walks with mycologists. — Anchorage Daily News, "Autumn activities are back: Fungus fair, fall harvest tea and moose madness," 5 Sep. 2019 But in Milwaukee, Masur also will have the responsibility of guiding the orchestra's transition into a new home, the former Warner Grand Theatre at 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "New music director Ken-David Masur begins Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's big year of transition," 4 Sep. 2019 Damien, under the direction of first-year coach Matt Bechtel, who guided South Hills to a CIF Southern Section Division VI championship last season, topped Claremont after kicking off its season with a 24-7 defeat to Glendora. — Charles Rich, La Cañada Valley Sun, "Weekly Football Previews: La Cañada vs. Viewpoint; St. Francis vs. Damien; Flintidge Prep vs. Sage Hill," 3 Sep. 2019 There, trained mentors guided residents through recovery with the aim of transitioning them back to school. — Rebecca Tan, Longreads, "Paul Clarke Wants to Live," 3 Sep. 2019 There was an explosion of management books featuring Six Sigma, offering everything from study guides to tailored applications for healthcare and accounting to the inevitable Six Sigma for Dummies. — Oliver Staley, Quartz at Work, "Whatever happened to Six Sigma?," 3 Sep. 2019 Damien, under the direction of first-year coach Matt Bechtel, who guided South Hills to a CIF Southern Section Division VI championship last season, topped Claremont after kicking off its season with a 24-7 defeat to Glendora. — Charles Rich, Glendale News-Press, "Football Previews: CV vs. Montebello; Prep vs. Sage Hill; St. Francis vs. Damien; Glendale vs. San Gabriel," 3 Sep. 2019 After coaching at North Carroll High School for 24 years, and guiding the Panthers to 1A state titles in 2013 and 2014, Koontz is back as Man Valley’s coach. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Fall Sports Previews: 3 things to watch for field hockey in 2019," 31 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'guide.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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