guide

//ɡaɪd//
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Noun

guideSingular
guidesPlural
1

A person who shows others the way to a place, especially someone employed to show tourists around places of interest.

We hired a guide to show us around the museum.

2

A book, document, or other source of information that gives advice or instructions about something.

I bought a travel guide to help me plan my trip to Japan.

3

A person or thing that provides direction, advice, or influence in a particular area.

Her teacher was an important guide in her career.

Verb

guideInfinitive
guidePresent tense
guidedPast tense
guidedPast participle
guidingPresent participle
guidesThird-person singular
1

To show someone the way to a place or help them find a route.

She guided us to the nearest train station.

2

To direct or influence the course of action or development of something.

Her experience guided our decision-making process.

3

To help someone learn or understand something by providing information or advice.

The teacher guided the students through the difficult math problem.