He acted as a guide while I was staying in Kyoto.
Source: tatoeba (19312)
Guide
/ɡaɪd/
Synonyms for "guide" (824 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
act as helper
Strong matches (15)
Noun(1 words)
advocateair holeallegoristancestorancestral spiritsangelannotatorannouncerantecedentapparitionappearancearmhole
Adjective(2 words)
afrikaans gidsapproximate rule
Related words (25)
arrowastralastral spiritattendattendant godlingautomatic pilotavant gardeavant-gardebackseat driverbaedekerbansheebe the bellwetherbeaconbell cowbellwetherblazeblaze the trailblowhole
Verb(1 words)
assist learning
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
benign influence
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abecedarian, academic mentor, accompany, act as helper, admonisher.
- Sentence evidence is available for guide, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "guide".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "guide"
Keep "guide" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "guide" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "guide", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "guide" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
32 entriesShowing 16 of 32 words.
More specific
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
11 entriesfield guideguide by exampleguide studentsguide the classguide the lessonguide through stepsinstruction manualstudy guideteacher's guidetravel guideuser guide
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriessimilar
5 entriesTranslations
9 translations across 7 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- вода́ч noun (device)
Finnish
2 entries- johdatin noun (device)
- johde noun (device)
Macedonian
1 entries- во́дилка noun (device)
Māori
2 entries- matua noun (device)
- paparangi noun (device)
Russian
1 entries- направля́ющая noun (device)
Scottish Gaelic
1 entries- iùl noun (device)
Tatar
1 entries- тигезләгеч noun (device)
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
Is there a tour guide available?
Source: tatoeba (20930)
Our guide misinformed us about the location of the hotel.
Source: tatoeba (28395)
Refer to the Users' Guide if you have any problems.
Source: tatoeba (30841)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "guide"?
Closest matches include abecedarian, academic mentor, accompany, act as helper, admonisher.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "guide"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.