GUIDE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GUIDE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GUIDE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Guide

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person who shows the way to others, especially one employed to show tourists around places of interest

Short Definition:

person who shows others the way

Examples:
  • a tour guide
Definition:

a person who advises others, especially in matters of behaviour or belief

Short Definition:

person who advises others

Examples:
  • his spiritual guide
Definition:

a structure or marking which directs the motion or positioning of something

Short Definition:

structure etc directing something's motion or positioning

Examples:
  • the guides for the bolt needed straightening
Definition:

a member of the Guide Association.

Short Definition:

member of Guides Association

Word: Guide

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

show or indicate the way to (someone)

Short Definition:

show or indicate way to

Examples:
  • he guided her to the front row and sat beside her
  • information is available to guide you through the planning and development process
Definition:

direct or influence the behaviour or development of

Short Definition:

direct or influence development of

Examples:
  • his life was guided by his religious beliefs

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