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guide

/ɡaɪd/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
  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 the eye to provide quick reference.
  5. A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.
  6. A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
  7. To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
  8. To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
  9. To exert control or influence over someone or something.
  10. To supervise the education or training of someone.
  11. To act as a guide.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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