A1 noun Neutral #4,114 most common

guide

/ɡaɪd/

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

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1

The guide showed us the old buildings.

The leader showed us the historic structures.

2

Please listen to the official museum guide.

Kindly pay attention to the formal person explaining the museum.

3

I will be your guide for the walk today.

I will show you where to go on our walk today.

Word Family

Noun
guide
Verb
guide
Adjective
guided
Related
guidance
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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

1

The guide showed us the old buildings.

everyday

The leader showed us the historic structures.

2

Please listen to the official museum guide.

formal

Kindly pay attention to the formal person explaining the museum.

3

I will be your guide for the walk today.

informal

I will show you where to go on our walk today.

4

Consult the field guide for plant identification.

academic

Check the informational book to name the plants.

5

The company hired a guide for the visiting managers.

business

The firm employed someone to lead the visiting bosses.

Word Family

Noun
guide
Verb
guide
Adjective
guided
Related
guidance

Common Collocations

tour guide a person showing tourists around
travel guide a book or person for travelers
mountain guide a person leading people in the mountains
museum guide a person showing people around a museum
audio guide recorded information for a visitor

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

guide vs guard

A guard protects a person or place, while a guide shows the way and gives information.

guide vs leader

A leader is a general term for someone in charge, while a guide specifically helps with directions and facts.

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Usage Notes

Use 'guide' for both the human being and the book you carry. In travel, it usually implies someone with local knowledge.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid saying 'guidance person'; use 'guide' instead. Do not confuse 'guide' with 'guard' which sounds similar.

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Memory Tip

A GUIDE helps you GLIDE through a new city.

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Word Origin

From Old French 'guider', meaning to lead or show the way.

Grammar Patterns

Plural: guides Often used with 'to': a guide to London Can be used as a verb: to guide someone
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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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