noun / verb · neutral
guide
/ɡaɪd/GUIDE
Band 4-5speakingtask2
n: a person who shows places to visitors; v: to lead or advise someone
Examples
“Our guide explained the history of the castle during the walk.”
“The brochure will guide you through the different options.”
“She works as a mountain guide in the summer.”
Band 8 sentence
“Our knowledgeable guide not only pointed out landmarks but also shared fascinating stories about them.”
Collocations
- tour guide
- guidebook
- guided tour
Word family
guide (n) nounguide (v) verbguidebook (n) noun
Common mistakes
He is tour guide→He is a tour guide
I will guide you how to do it→I will guide you on how to do it
Say it for a higher band
5lead→6help→7+guide
Synonyms
lead
Easily confused
lead
“The teacher will lead the students to the laboratory.”
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