The Britannica Dictionary

 guide ×
1 guide 
/ ˈgaɪd/
noun
plural guides

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1 a : a person who leads or directs other people on a journey

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b : a person who shows and explains the interesting things in a place

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2 : a person who helps to direct another person's behavior, life, career, etc.

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3 : something that helps to direct a person's actions, thoughts, etc.

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4 : a book, magazine, etc., that provides information about a particular subject

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— often + to

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— see also field guide
5 Guide British : girl guide

2 guide
/ ˈgaɪd/
verb
guides; guided; guiding

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1 : to direct or lead (someone)

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— often + through or to

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2 a : to direct or control the path or course of (something)

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b : to direct or influence the thoughts or behavior of (someone)

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