guide meaning and definition

GUIDE noun

Definition of guide (noun)

1. someone employed to conduct others
   • synonyms: usher
2. someone who shows the way by leading or advising
3. something that offers basic information or instruction
   • synonyms: guidebook
4. a model or standard for making comparisons
   • synonyms: template, templet
5. someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
   • synonyms: pathfinder, scout
6. a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something

GUIDE verb

Definition of guide (verb)

1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   • synonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer
2. take somebody somewhere
   • "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"
   • synonyms: conduct, direct, lead, take
3. be a guiding or motivating force or drive
   • "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
   • synonyms: steer
4. use as a guide
   • "They had the lights to guide on"
   • synonyms: guide on
5. pass over, across, or through
   • "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"
   • synonyms: draw, pass, run