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guides

/ɡaɪdz/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A person or persons who show the way or provide advice and instruction.

    - "The tour guide took us to all the famous landmarks."
    - "My running coach gave me some valuable tips to improve my form."
  • Noun

    A person who leads or conducts.

    - "The guide led the group through the forest."
    - "The conductor guided the orchestra during the performance."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with guides
muses , news , cruises , renews , bruises
Variants
List of all variants of guides that leads to same result
guide , guides , guided , guider , guiders , guiding , field guide , field guides , Girl Guide , girl guides , light guide , light guides
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'conduct', meaning to lead.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'guides' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who provides guidance or advice in various fields, such as financial, legal, or academic.

  2. In some cultures, 'guides' are believed to be spiritual beings who help individuals on their journey through life.


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

  2. GPS: A system that provides directions and guidance to a destination.


Culture
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In literature, 'guides' can refer to a character who helps the protagonist on their journey, such as Frodo's guide Sam in 'The Lord of the Rings'. In art, 'guides' can be depicted as leading people to a desired destination or enlightenment.

How to Memorize "guides"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person pointing the way or leading a group.
    - Create a mental image of a tour guide with a map and a group of tourists.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'guides' with the idea of leading or showing the way.
    - Think of someone who helps you navigate through unfamiliar territory.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'GPS' to remember the definition of 'guides' - 'Guides Provide Solutions' or 'Guides Point the Way'.


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