guide guide /ˈgaɪd/

noun

1. () A model or standard for making comparisons  ( template , templet , guide )
   a model or standard for making comparisons
   
2. () Something that offers basic information or instruction  ( guidebook , guide )
   something that offers basic information or instruction
    I always carry a guidebook when I travel to help me plan my sightseeing
   I always carry a guidebook when I travel to help me plan my sightseeing
   
   
3. () Someone who shows the way by leading or advising  ( guide )
   someone who shows the way by leading or advising
    The guide led the tourists through the historic ruins.
   The guide led the tourists through the historic ruins.
   
   
4. () Someone employed to conduct others  ( usher , guide )
   someone employed to conduct others
   
   
5. A structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something  ( guide )
   a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
   
6. Someone who can find paths through unexplored territory  ( guide , pathfinder , scout )
   someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
   

verb

1. () Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling  ( channelise , channelize , direct , head , maneuver , manoeuver , manoeuvre , point , steer , guide )
   direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   
2. () Take somebody somewhere  ( conduct , direct , guide , lead , take )
   take somebody somewhere
    We lead him to our chief
   We lead him to our chief
    Can you take me to the main entrance?
   can you take me to the main entrance?
    He conducted us to the palace
   He conducted us to the palace
   
3. () Be a guiding or motivating force or drive  ( steer , guide )
   be a guiding or motivating force or drive
    The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses
   The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses
   
4. Pass over, across, or through  ( draw , guide , run , pass )
   pass over, across, or through
    He ran his eyes over her body
   He ran his eyes over her body
    She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
   She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
    He drew her hair through his fingers
   He drew her hair through his fingers
   
5. Use as a guide  ( guide , guide on )
   use as a guide
    They had the lights to guide on
   They had the lights to guide on