guide
Shows the way
A guide is something that directs or shows the way.
It may be a person, a device, or text: We hired a guide to show us the old city. All new students are directed to a downloadable guide to dormitory life.
As a verb, guide serves a similar function: subheadings guide the reader through the complicated process.
As an adjective, guided typically communicates step-by-step direction: guided tour, guided meditation.
One who guides others
- directorOne who leads
- captainOne who commands
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- commanderPerson with authority over others
conductor · shepherd · usher · escort · chaperone · pathfinder · trailblazer · scout
One who instructs others
- coachOne who instructs
- tutorIndividual instruction provider
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- counselorOne who advises
instructor · guru · sensei · master · sage · preceptor · trainer · facilitator
Device showing cardinal directions
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- chartData shown visually
- routePath from A to B
- waypointNavigation reference location
landmark · beacon · buoy · lighthouse · signpost · marker · GPS · coordinates
Planned multi-destination journey
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- safariWildlife observation journey
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
itinerary · docent · outfitter · ranger · interpreter · local · fixer · concierge
Compact reference guide
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
compendium · directions · protocol · documentation · blueprint · brochure · pamphlet · booklet
Expert guidance offered
- directionWay something faces
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
instruction · tip · insight · consultation · strategy · briefing · orientation · pointers
leader
One who guides others
commander · conductor · shepherd · usher · escort · chaperone · pathfinder · trailblazer · scout · pioneer
teacher
One who instructs others
counselor · instructor · guru · sensei · master · sage · preceptor · trainer · facilitator · consultant
compass
Device showing cardinal directions
waypoint · landmark · beacon · buoy · lighthouse · signpost · marker · GPS · coordinates · bearing
tour
Planned multi-destination journey
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- safariWildlife observation journey
sightseeing · itinerary · docent · outfitter · ranger · interpreter · local · fixer · concierge · host
handbook
Compact reference guide
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
primer · compendium · directions · protocol · documentation · blueprint · brochure · pamphlet · booklet · how-to
counsel
Expert guidance offered
- directionWay something faces
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
wisdom · instruction · tip · insight · consultation · strategy · briefing · orientation · pointers · best practice
sign
Mark conveying information
cue · clue · hint · marker · index · gauge · symptom · omen · precursor · telltale
- adventureadventure, quest, quests, exploration, explorers
- televisionTV, television, broadcast, TV shows, TV series
- helpingaid, assist, give a hand, help, helping hand
- teachersteacher, tutor, tutors, instructor, instructors
- advisorspolicy advisors, consultant, adviser, advisor, think tanks
- caravancamel, merchant, trader, goods, pack animal
- 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
guidance, guided, guiding, guidebook, guideline, guise, misguided, guides, guidelines