Guide
Titled informational source
A guide leads, directs, or assists others through unfamiliar territory—whether physical or figurative.
A tour guide shows visitors around; a guide dog helps the blind navigate.
A guidebook or user guide provides instructions.
To guide is to steer or influence: She guided him through the interview process.
The word implies helpful direction rather than control.
Written instructions for use
- handbookCompact reference guide
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
walkthrough · how-to · primer · reference · companion · tips · steps · FAQ
Trained museum tour leader
- sherpaNavigator through difficulty
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- escortOne who accompanies another
- usherOne who seats guests
chaperone · ranger · interpreter · guru · instructor · pathfinder · facilitator · outfitter
Device showing cardinal directions
- waypointNavigation reference location
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- bearingPosture or orientation
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
GPS · marker · signpost · trail · beacon · orientation · heading · north star
Revered authority figure
- shamanIndigenous spiritual healer
- counselorOne who advises
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- elderSenior figure of authority
teacher · swami · lama · rabbi · imam · priest · minister · pastor
Backpacker guidebook series
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- recommendationsProposed courses of action
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- attractionsThings that draw interest
destinations · ratings · reviews · tips · phrasebook · routes · sightseeing · landmarks
manual
Written instructions for use
- handbookCompact reference guide
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
directions · walkthrough · how-to · primer · reference · companion · tips · steps · FAQ · troubleshooting
docent
Trained museum tour leader
- sherpaNavigator through difficulty
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- escortOne who accompanies another
usher · chaperone · ranger · interpreter · guru · instructor · pathfinder · facilitator · outfitter · cicerone
compass
Device showing cardinal directions
- waypointNavigation reference location
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- bearingPosture or orientation
coordinates · GPS · marker · signpost · trail · beacon · orientation · heading · north star · map
guru
Revered authority figure
elder · teacher · swami · lama · rabbi · imam · priest · minister · pastor · sensei
Lonely Planet
Backpacker guidebook series
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- recommendationsProposed courses of action
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
attractions · destinations · ratings · reviews · tips · phrasebook · routes · sightseeing · landmarks · accommodations
rail
Horizontal support bar
slider · runner · alignment · template · jig · fence · fixture · bearing · linear · path
- Bollywooditem number, song and dance, dance numbers, masala, dream sequence
- QinghaiDari, salt lakes
- divine titlesLord, Christ, Messiah, Redeemer, Most High
- Prophet TitlesMessenger, Ahmad, Mustafa, Mahi
Guidemisleader
One who misdirects
deceiver · confounder · obfuscator · red herring · wild goose chase
- tour guideProfessional who leads sightseers
- shopping guideResource advising purchase decisions
- guide dogTrained canine for blind
- guided tourEscorted group sightseeing experience
- study guideExam preparation resource
- wilderness guideBackcountry navigation professional
guides, guided, guiding, guidance, guider, guidable, misguide, misguided, misguiding