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guide vs lead astray

lead astray vs guide

guide is a noun but lead astray is not a noun.

guide and lead astray both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guide Yes No Yes No
lead astray No No Yes No
As verbs, lead astray is a hyponym of guide; that is, lead astray is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than guide:
  • guide: take somebody somewhere
  • lead astray: lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
Other hyponyms of guide include beacon, hand, misdirect, misguide, mislead, show, usher.
guide (noun) lead astray (noun)
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
a model or standard for making comparisons
something that offers basic information or instruction
someone employed to conduct others
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
someone who shows the way by leading or advising
guide (verb) lead astray (verb)
pass over, across, or through cause someone to believe an untruth
take somebody somewhere lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling teach immoral behavior to
use as a guide
be a guiding or motivating force or drive
Difference between guide and lead astray

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