guided
guided — adjective
- guidedpositive
- more guidedcomparative
- most guidedsuperlative
1. describes an activity such as a walk, visit, or trip that is led by a person who
describes an activity such as a walk, visit, or trip that is led by a person who knows the place well and explains things to the people taking part
The museum offers a guided tour of its ancient art collection every morning.
collocation: guided tour of [place]
Ananya joined a guided walk through the rainforest to learn about local plants.
Haruki chose a guided visit to the castle because he wanted to hear the stories.
The national park runs guided boat trips along the river each summer.
The group joined a guided hike up the mountain trail to see the sunrise from the top.
- escorted
suggests someone accompanies you primarily for safety or company, not necessarily for explanation
- led
focuses on the direction aspect rather than the explanatory role of a guide
- supervised
implies oversight or watchfulness rather than an informative experience
- self-guided
done without a guide, using a map or audio device instead
- independent
done alone or without organised leadership
文法句型
guided + noun (tour / walk / visit)
用法筆記
Frequently occurs before nouns that describe trips, visits, or experiences where a person leads the group and provides information. This is a past-participle adjective — do not drop the -ed suffix.
常見錯誤
guided — noun
1. a book, website, or other resource that collects and presents the essential fact
a book, website, or other resource that collects and presents the essential facts about a specific topic — used for travel, studying, hobbies, or similar purposes.
Before her trip to Japan, Yuna bought a guide to Tokyo's best restaurants and temples.
guide + to [place] for travel information
This gardening guide explains how to grow tomatoes in a small balcony space.
The student used a study guide to prepare for the final biology exam.
Vikram found a useful guide for fixing his bicycle at home.
文法句型
guide + to [subject]
guide + for [purpose]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'to' (travel guide to Paris) or 'for' (guide for beginners). A 'guide' is less detailed than a textbook — it gives the most important points, not every detail.
常見錯誤
2. any piece of information or set of rules you consult when you are trying to reac
any piece of information or set of rules you consult when you are trying to reach a conclusion or choose between options — it gives you a rough standard rather than a fixed answer.
Customer ratings are a useful guide when choosing which hotel to book.
guide when choosing: common pattern for decision-making
The company used last year's sales figures as a rough guide for setting new targets.
as a guide for: standard prepositional pattern
Omar checked the price of similar houses as a guide before making an offer.
Online symptom checkers are not a reliable guide for serious medical concerns.
- exception
a case that does not follow the general standard
文法句型
guide + for [decision]
guide + to [understanding]
用法筆記
Common in the patterns 'as a guide' and 'serve as a guide'. Often paired with adjectives like 'rough', 'useful', 'reliable', or 'good'.
常見錯誤
3. someone paid to accompany visitors and point out places of interest, explain the
someone paid to accompany visitors and point out places of interest, explain the history or culture, and answer questions during a tour.
The guide led our group through the old city and explained its history.
guide + leads + explains: typical tour-guide actions
Zahra worked as a guide at the national museum during her summer holiday.
A friendly guide showed the tourists around the castle and pointed out the secret passage.
Our mountain guide warned us about the steep path ahead and checked our equipment.
- tour leader
focuses on managing the group rather than explaining sights
- escort
more formal; can imply security or accompaniment rather than explanation
文法句型
guide + shows/leads/explains
用法筆記
Can be combined with a place or activity type to form compounds: 'tour guide', 'museum guide', 'mountain guide', 'wildlife guide'.
4. someone or something whose ideas, actions, or example shape your own choices and
someone or something whose ideas, actions, or example shape your own choices and direction in life — like a mentor whose advice you trust or a principle you follow.
Grandfather was Diego's guide in life, teaching him patience and honesty by example.
possessive + guide + in: pattern for describing a mentor
The teacher became a trusted guide for many students choosing their careers.
Nature is often a guide for artists who paint landscapes and study light.
Sophie considered her older sister a guide in navigating university life.
- mentor
a more experienced person who gives systematic guidance over time
- role model
someone whose behaviour is copied by others; focuses on example rather than instruction
- inspiration
something that motivates creativity or effort, not necessarily providing direction
- bad influence
someone who leads others in a harmful direction
文法句型
possessive + guide
guide + in [aspect of life]
用法筆記
Often used with a possessive (my guide, her guide) or after 'consider/view/regard as'. The subject can be a person, a book, a philosophy, or an experience.
5. a girl aged roughly ten to fourteen who belongs to an international youth moveme
a girl aged roughly ten to fourteen who belongs to an international youth movement that emphasises outdoor skills, community service, and personal growth through group activities.
Amara joined the Guides when she was eleven and learned to pitch a tent.
join the Guides: common verb collocation
The local Guides meet every Saturday for crafts, games, and outdoor activities.
Elena has been a Guide for two years and loves the camping trips best.
The Guides raised money for a local animal shelter by selling homemade cakes.
- Girl Scout
the US equivalent organisation
- Brownie
a younger member of the same organisation, typically aged 7-10
文法句型
the + Guides
a + Guide
用法筆記
In British English, a 'Guide' (capitalised) refers specifically to a member of this organisation. The US equivalent is 'Girl Scout'. Not to be confused with the sense of a person who shows tourists around.
常見錯誤
6. an international organisation for girls and young women that aims to develop the
an international organisation for girls and young women that aims to develop their confidence, independence, and sense of responsibility through outdoor challenges, skill-building activities, and community projects.
The Guides organises leadership camps every summer for teenagers from all over the country.
the Guides + singular verb: organisation treated as singular
Many young women around the world join the Guides to build skills and confidence.
The Guides celebrated one hundred years of service with a global gathering of members.
Noa volunteers as a leader with the Guides in her town every Wednesday evening.
- Girlguiding
the official name of the UK organisation
- Girl Scouts
the equivalent US organisation
文法句型
the + Guides
Guides + singular verb
用法筆記
Always capitalised as 'the Guides' when referring to the organisation. Takes a singular verb in British English: 'The Guides organises…'. The US equivalent organisation is the 'Girl Scouts'.
guided — verb
- guidedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- guideds3rd person singular
- guideding-ing form
- guidededpast simple
1. to teach someone how to do something difficult by giving them instructions, advi
to teach someone how to do something difficult by giving them instructions, advice, or step-by-step help.
Professor Amara guided her students through the complex chemistry experiment step by step.
guide + person + through [process]
A senior engineer guided Jack through the company's software tools during his first month at work.
Online video tutorials guided Oliver in learning how to repair a broken bicycle chain at home.
Master Wei patiently guided his calligraphy students in the art of traditional brushstrokes.
The apprenticeship program guided six new chefs in mastering traditional French pastry techniques.
- mislead
to give wrong directions or information
文法句型
guide + person + through/in something
用法筆記
Object is usually a person; the skill or task is introduced with 'through' or 'in' rather than a that-clause.
常見錯誤
2. to walk with visitors through a place and tell them about its interesting featur
to walk with visitors through a place and tell them about its interesting features or history.
A museum volunteer guided the school children through the ancient Egyptian exhibit.
Nadia guided her cousins around the old town and pointed out buildings from the 1600s.
guide + person + around [location]
The tour leader guided our group through the narrow streets of the historic district.
Kofi guided his relatives around the university campus during graduation weekend.
文法句型
guide + person + around/through [place]
3. to show someone the way to a place by walking with them or giving them clear dir
to show someone the way to a place by walking with them or giving them clear directions.
Diego guided the lost hikers back to the main trail shortly before the sun went down.
guide + person + back to [destination]
A friendly shopkeeper guided Lucia to the nearest subway station when she asked for help.
The park ranger guided the group through the forest path all the way to the waterfall.
Sofia used a map on her phone to guide her friend to the restaurant where they had booked a table.
文法句型
guide + person + to/toward [destination]
用法筆記
Used for either walking alongside someone or giving spoken/written directions. Compare with sense 4 (PHYSICALLY STEER), which involves physical contact.
4. to gently hold part of someone's body, especially their arm, hand, or shoulder,
to gently hold part of someone's body, especially their arm, hand, or shoulder, and help them move in a particular direction.
The nurse gently guided the elderly patient by the arm to the examination room.
guide + person + by [body part]
Amara guided her toddler by the hand across the busy street near the supermarket.
A waiter guided the blind customer by the elbow to a quiet table near the window.
The coach guided the injured player by the shoulder off the field after the collision.
文法句型
guide + person + by [body part]
5. to make a vehicle, tool, or object move in the direction you want it to go, espe
to make a vehicle, tool, or object move in the direction you want it to go, especially with careful control.
The pilot guided the plane smoothly onto the runway despite the strong crosswinds.
guide + vehicle + onto/into [place]
Oliver carefully guided the fishing boat through the narrow gap between the rocks.
Eli guided the needle through the thick denim fabric with steady hands and good light.
The driver guided the delivery truck into a tight parking spot behind the warehouse.
文法句型
guide + object + [preposition] + [direction]
6. to strongly influence someone's choices, decisions, beliefs, or behaviour — for
to strongly influence someone's choices, decisions, beliefs, or behaviour — for example, guiding a young person's career path, or guiding a company's policy.
Personal experience guided her decision to become a doctor rather than a lawyer.
Religious beliefs guided Kofi's choices throughout his long and active life.
beliefs/values + guide + [decision/action]
The company's core values guided every major business decision they made.
A strong sense of fairness guided the judge's ruling in that difficult court case.
Theo's passion for music guided his choice of university and his future career path.
- misguide
to lead someone in the wrong direction
文法句型
guide + person/decision/action
用法筆記
Subject is often an abstract principle (values, beliefs, experience) rather than a person. The influence is generally seen as positive or principled, unlike 'manipulate'.