guide

guide is on the Basic English 850 List.

growth - guide - gun

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /gaɪd/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular guide

Plural guides

1. someone or something that guides.
   • Synonym: guider
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 a person's attention for quick reference.
5. a device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.
6. a spirit thought to speak through a medium.
7. a member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement for the rest.

Verb

Plain form guide

Third-person singular guides

Past tense guided

Past participle guided

Present participle guiding

1. to serve as a guide for someone or something.
2. to steer or navigate.
3. to use control or influence over someone or something.
4. to supervise the education of someone.
5. To act as a guide.

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