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guides

 

[ ษกaษชdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

for tourists

People or things that help tourists find their way around a place or give them information about it.

Synonyms

museum guides, tour guides

Examples of usage

  • Tourist guides can provide a lot of useful information about the local area.
  • She works as a guide at the museum, showing visitors around and explaining the exhibits.
Context #2 | Noun

instructive

A person who leads or directs others on a course of action, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Synonyms

advisor, leader, mentor

Examples of usage

  • She has been a guide for me throughout my career, always offering valuable advice and support.
  • The teacher acted as a guide for the students, helping them navigate through the complex subject matter.
Context #3 | Verb

show the way

To show or indicate the way to someone, especially by going with them.

Synonyms

direct, lead, navigate

Examples of usage

  • He guided me through the forest by holding my hand and pointing out landmarks.
  • The GPS system guides drivers to their destination with turn-by-turn directions.

Translations

Translations of the word "guides" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค—เคฆเคฐเฅเคถเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leitfรคden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panduan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั‚ั–ะฒะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przewodniki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใ‚คใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท guides

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guรญas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rehberler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๋‚ด์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฏู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prลฏvodce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprievodcovia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vodniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐsรถgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฑัา›ะฐัƒะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™lษ™dรงilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guรญas

Etymology

The word 'guide' originated from the Old French term 'guider' which meant 'to guide, lead'. The concept of guiding and providing assistance has been essential throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. Guides have played crucial roles in various aspects of life, such as exploration, education, and tourism. They continue to be valued for their knowledge, expertise, and ability to navigate and lead others.

See also: guidability, guidance, guide, guidebook, guided, guideline, guidelines, guideposts, guiding, misguidance, misguide, misguided.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,767 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.