guide

¹guide

noun \ˈgīd\

Definition of GUIDE

1

a : one that leads or directs another's way b : a person who exhibits and explains points of interest c : something that provides a person with guiding information d : signpost 1 e : a person who directs another's conduct or course of life

2

a : a device for steadying or directing the motion of something 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>

Examples of GUIDE

1. We hired a guide for our trip to the mountains.
2. He was my friend and my guide in the early years of my career.
3. They used the stars as a guide to find their way back.
4. If past experience is any guide, we're in for a long and difficult project.

Origin of GUIDE

Middle English gide, guide, from Anglo-French, from Old Occitan guida, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English wītan to look after, witan to know — more at wit

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GUIDE

Synonyms: attendant, companion, guard, escort

Related Words: chaperone (or chaperon), squire; shadow, sidekick; conductor, leader, pilot; convoy, courier, honor guard, outrider

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Rhymes with GUIDE

bide, bride, chide, eyed, fried, glide, hide, pied, pride, ride, side, slide, snide, stride, thighed, tide, tried, wide