guide
A person who shows visitors the way around a place like a museum or a city. It can also be a book that gives information and directions for travelers.
Examples
3 of 5The guide showed us the old buildings.
The leader showed us the historic structures.
Please listen to the official museum guide.
Kindly pay attention to the formal person explaining the museum.
I will be your guide for the walk today.
I will show you where to go on our walk today.
Word Family
Memory Tip
A GUIDE helps you GLIDE through a new city.
Quick Quiz
The ___ told us many interesting stories about the castle.
Correct!
The correct answer is: guide
Examples
The guide showed us the old buildings.
everydayThe leader showed us the historic structures.
Please listen to the official museum guide.
formalKindly pay attention to the formal person explaining the museum.
I will be your guide for the walk today.
informalI will show you where to go on our walk today.
Consult the field guide for plant identification.
academicCheck the informational book to name the plants.
The company hired a guide for the visiting managers.
businessThe firm employed someone to lead the visiting bosses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
tour guide
a person who shows tourists around
guide dog
a dog trained to help blind people
study guide
a document that helps students learn
Often Confused With
A guard protects a person or place, while a guide shows the way and gives information.
A leader is a general term for someone in charge, while a guide specifically helps with directions and facts.
Usage Notes
Use 'guide' for both the human being and the book you carry. In travel, it usually implies someone with local knowledge.
Common Mistakes
Avoid saying 'guidance person'; use 'guide' instead. Do not confuse 'guide' with 'guard' which sounds similar.
Memory Tip
A GUIDE helps you GLIDE through a new city.
Word Origin
From Old French 'guider', meaning to lead or show the way.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many tourist areas, it is polite to give a small tip to your tour guide.
Quick Quiz
The ___ told us many interesting stories about the castle.
Correct!
The correct answer is: guide
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