guide

/ɡaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: guides · guiding · guided

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người dẫn đường, đặc biệt là người được thuê để chỉ dẫn và giải thích

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Noun

Examples

The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tài liệu hoặc sách cung cấp thông tin hoặc hướng dẫn

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm hướng dẫn cho ai hoặc cái gì đó; dẫn dắt hoặc chỉ đạo theo cách nào đó

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Verb

Examples

And that you'd guide me to your Soueraignes Court,

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Định hướng hoặc điều khiển, đặc biệt là tàu hoặc máy bay

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “guide” mean?

Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.

Is “guide” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.