guide

/ɡaɪd/
noun
  1. A person who shows the way to others, especially to tourists or visitors.
    • A local guide can show you the best restaurants in the city.
    • The tour guide led us through the ancient ruins and explained their history.
    • Our mountain guide knew every trail and helped us avoid dangerous areas.
  2. A book, website, or other resource that gives information or instructions.
    • The user guide explains how to set up the printer step by step.
    • I bought a travel guide to help plan our trip to Japan.
    • This website is a helpful guide for learning English grammar.
  3. Something that helps you make a decision or form an opinion.
    • The teacher used the students' questions as a guide for the lesson.
    • Common sense is often the best guide in difficult situations.
    • Your feelings can be a useful guide when choosing a career.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To show someone the way by going with them.
    • The ranger guided the hikers through the forest to the waterfall.
    • A flashlight guided us along the dark path.
    • She guided her blind friend across the busy street.
  2. To influence or direct someone's actions or decisions.
    • Parents should guide their children toward making good choices.
    • Let your conscience guide you when you are unsure what to do.
    • The company's values guide every business decision they make.
  3. To provide instructions or advice on how to do something.
    • The coach guided the team through their practice drills.
    • Our mentor guided us in writing our first research paper.
    • This manual will guide you through the process of building a bookshelf.
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