guided

/ˈɡaɪdɪd/

guided is the simple past and past participle of guide.

Meaning of guide

guide (third-person singular simple present guides, present participle guiding, simple past and past participle guided)

To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
- And that you'd guide me to your Soueraignes Court,c. 1607–1608 (date written), William Shakespeare, [George Wilkins?], The Late, and Much Admired Play, Called Pericles, Prince of Tyre. […], London: […] [William White and Thomas Creede] for Henry...
To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
To exert control or influence over someone or something.
- A good man sheweth fauour and lendeth: he will guide his affaires with discretion.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Psalms 112:5
To supervise the education or training of someone.
(intransitive) To act as a guide.

guided (not comparable)

What does guided mean?: Guided means subject to guidance.
What is guided the simple past and past participle of?: Guided is the simple past and past participle of guide.
What part of speech is guided?: Guided is an adjective.
How do you pronounce guided?: Guided is pronounced /ˈɡaɪdɪd/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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