Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition guide in British English

guide noun

[countable] noun
/ɡaɪd/

▪ approximate, complete, good, practical, reliable, rough, step-by-step, useful

1

a book about a city, country, or area

Example

The Complete Guide to Norway

Example

They publish a range of city guides.

Example

It is worth buying a good travel guide.

Synonyms and related words
almanac annual anthology
1.1

a book about a particular subject or type of activity

Example

Get the booklet Income Tax: A Guide for Married Couples.

Example

a comprehensive guide to the new simplified divorce procedure

Example

I bought a copy of A Beginner's Guide to Flower Arranging.

Example

See our step-by-step guide on page 17.

Example

Lots of publishers produce pocket guides to various hobbies.

Synonyms and related words
almanac annual anthology
2

something that helps you to make a judgment about something

Example

The doctor will give you a guide as to how much you should weigh.

Example

A plant's leaves are a good guide to its health.

Example

Opinion polls only serve as a rough guide to how people really vote.

Synonyms and related words
standard quality performance
3

a piece of equipment that helps you to find the correct place or amount for something

Example

a cutting guide

Example

This chart can act as a quick reference guide.

Example

Draw up the plan using this pencil outline as a guide.

Synonyms and related words
agitator balance blower
4

someone whose job is to look after a group of people who are visiting a place and give them information about it

Example

Your guide will explain what the different machines were used for.

Synonyms and related words
ABTA agritourism attraction
4.1

someone who shows you which direction to walk or travel in, especially as their job

Example

She's working as a mountain guide in the Swiss Alps.

Synonyms and related words
ABTA agritourism attraction
5

someone who helps you to decide what to do by giving you advice or by giving you a good example to follow

Example

She was his guide and his inspiration.

Synonyms and related words
adviser advisor back seat driver
6

a girl who is a member of the Guides, an organization that encourages girls aged ten to 14 years to learn practical skills and help other people

Synonyms and related words
Boy Scout Brownie the Brownie Guides
Definition guide in British English