guides

NOUN

something that or someone who leads

Synonyms

STRONGEST

counselor mentor model pilot teacher

STRONG

adviser attendant captain chaperon cicerone conductor controller convoy criterion design director docent escort example exemplar exhibitor genie genius guru ideal inspiration lead leader lodestar monitor paradigm pathfinder pattern pioneer rudder scout standard superintendent usher vanguard

WEAK

guiding spirit

Antonyms

STRONG

follower

NOUN

information, instructions

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalog clue directory guidebook handbook key manual

STRONG

ABCs beacon bellwether bible compendium enchiridion landmark lodestar mark marker pointer print sign signal signpost telltale tip-off

WEAK

chapter and verse guiding light hot lead no-no's the book the numbers vade mecum

VERB

direct, lead

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accompany advise educate escort govern handle influence instruct manage maneuver navigate oversee regulate see shepherd steer supervise sway teach train usher

STRONG

attend beacon chaperon command conduct contrive control convoy counsel coxswain engineer marshal pilot quarterback route rule show spearhead superintend

WEAK

have a handle on show the way trailblaze

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert learn leave leave alone mismanage neglect obey

STRONG

disorganize ignore

WEAK

misguide mislead

Example Sentences

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Across different cultures, they have been viewed as everything from mystical guides that help lost travelers find their way home to ominous creatures associated with bad luck.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

Sanwal says the school’s take on technology is phone free and light on Chromebooks, and all guides are former teachers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Olivia Martin, a nursing student at Long Island’s Molloy University, feeds notes and study guides into her ChatGPT Plus account, which generates exam-style practice questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Once, video games came with lots of physical goodies, such as guides, maps and manuals.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“The guides used a digital card to unlock the lab,” Door said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste