Showing results for guides. Search instead for os-guides.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Our study shows that the gut is not simply a digestive organ, but an active sensory system that continuously monitors nutritional state and directly guides behavioral decisions," said Director SUH Seong-Bae.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

It’s what guides our actions for years to come, influencing not only how we see the world but how we treat everyone in it.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Approximately 600 people -- including guides -- have summited Everest since the start of this year's spring climbing season in April.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

At every checkpoint, company agents enlisted local guides to ride along and direct the Ford cars for miles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Dad jumps up and guides my older sister into his chair.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller