guide

Definitions


[ɡʌɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who shows the way to others, especially one employed to show tourists around places of interest
(e.g: a tour guide)

- a person who advises others, especially in matters of behaviour or belief
(e.g: his spiritual guide)

- a structure or marking which directs the motion or positioning of something
(e.g: the guides for the bolt needed straightening)

- a member of the Guide Association or a similar organization


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French guide (noun), guider (verb), of Germanic origin; related to wit


[ɡʌɪd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- show or indicate the way to (someone)
(e.g: he guided her to the front row and sat beside her)

- direct or influence the behaviour or development of
(e.g: his life was guided by his religious beliefs)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French guide (noun), guider (verb), of Germanic origin; related to wit




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