guide

Meanings

• noun

  One who shows the way or provides guidance.

  - "The tour guide led us through the museum."
  - "He served as a guide for the lost hikers."

• noun

  A person or thing that is considered as a model or example.

  - "She is a guide for young artists."
  - "The novel is a guide for understanding the social issues of the time."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡaɪd/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡaɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guide
ide , tide , ride , tide

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Variants

List of all variants of guide that leads to same result
guide , guides , guided , guider , guiders , guiding , guide dog , guide dogs , guide word , guide words , field guide , field guides , Girl Guide , girl guides , light guide , light guides , tour guide

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'gide' meaning 'guide, leader'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'guide' is also used in astronomy to describe a star that leads other stars in a constellation.

2. The term 'guidewire' is used in electrical and medical fields to provide a pathway for other components.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Mentor: A person who provides guidance and advice to a less experienced person.

2. Tour guide: A person who leads tours of a place of interest and provides information about its history and points of interest.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'guide' has been used metaphorically to represent a mentor or teacher. In art, the term 'guide dog' is commonly used to refer to a dog that helps blind people navigate their environment.

How to Memorize "guide"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person leading a group through a museum.
   - Imagine a map with a red arrow pointing to the next destination.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'guide' with the word 'mentor'.
   - Think of a tour guide leading a group through a city.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'G' in 'guide' stands for 'goes' or 'guides'.

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