Guided
/ˈɡaɪdɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo lead or show the way; to direct the course of someone or something.
/ɡaɪd/
To lead or show the way.
She guided the lost hikers back to the trail.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're helping a friend find a fun place to eat. You show them the best route, the cool entrance, and how to order. That's guiding!
👶 For kids: To show someone the right way to go or do something.
More Examples
The instructions guided me through the software installation.
The principles of honesty and integrity should guide our actions.
How It's Used
"A local guide led the tourists through the ancient ruins."
"The teacher guided the students through the complex problem."
"GPS guided the driver to the destination."
Directed or controlled; that is, something that has been directed or led.
/ˈɡaɪdɪd/
Directed or controlled.
The guided missile locked onto its target.
💡 Simply: Imagine a missile that follows a specific path to hit its target. That missile is guided.
👶 For kids: Something that is told which way to go.
More Examples
We enjoyed the guided tour of the museum.
The project was guided by strict regulations.
How It's Used
"The guided missile accurately hit its target."
"A guided tour offered more insights."
Idioms & expressions
guided tour
A tour in which a person leads a group and provides information about a place or thing.
"We went on a guided tour of the historic city."
From Middle English *gyden*, from Old English *ġeġyden* (past participle of *ġeġīeġan*, to guide).
The word has been used in its present form since the 14th century.
Memory tip
Think of a tour guide showing you around a city.
Word Origin
"to lead, show the way"