guide

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Synonyms: guile, glide, guise, gride, guido, guige, gnide, eguide, guid, gide, gude

Antonyms: guile, glide, guise, gride, guido, guige, gnide, eguide, guid, gide, gude

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
   • The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
2. A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
3. A sign that guides people; guidepost.
4. Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.
5. Synonym of legend, a key to symbols, abbreviations, and terms on a map, chart, etc.
6. A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action. A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel. A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery. A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
7. A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.
8. A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.
9. A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
10. A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
11. A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.

Verb

1. To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
2. To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
3. To exert control or influence over someone or something.
4. To supervise the education or training of someone.
5. To act as a guide.

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