guide vs orient

orient vs guide

guide and orient both are nouns.

guide and orient both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
guide	Yes	No	Yes	No
orient	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, orient is a hypernym of guide; that is, orient is a word with a broader meaning than guide:

guide: use as a guide
orient: determine one's position with reference to another point

Other hypernyms of guide include orientate.

guide (noun)	orient (noun)
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something	the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
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)	orient (verb)
pass over, across, or through	adjust to a specific need or market
take somebody somewhere	familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling	determine one's position with reference to another point
use as a guide	be oriented
be a guiding or motivating force or drive	cause to point

Difference between guide and orient

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