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guide
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- pronunciation:
- gaId
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
guides, guiding, guided |
| definition 1: |
to direct or lead along a way that is not familiar.
The librarian guided us to the books about Asian snakes.- synonyms:
- conduct, direct, lead
- similar words:
- drive, head, navigate, orient, show
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| definition 2: |
to offer advice to; counsel.
My father guided me through the job application.- synonyms:
- advise, counsel, steer
- similar words:
- educate, inform, instruct, teach
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| definition 3: |
to influence or control.
The prime minister guided the country through a time of crisis.- synonyms:
- command, control, direct, influence, lead, manage
- similar words:
- convince, drive, persuade, rein
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| related words: |
bring, coach, conduct, direct, influence, moderate, mold, ride, send, steer, supervise |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who points out the way or leads others.
The guide led us up the mountain.- synonyms:
- adviser, counselor, leader
- similar words:
- captain, coach, instructor, manager, master, mentor, teacher, tutor
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| definition 2: |
a handbook or manual.
- synonyms:
- handbook, manual
- similar words:
- bible, catalogue, itinerary
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| related words: |
key, landmark, map, model, pattern, usher |
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