guide vs usher

guide and usher both are nouns.

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

As nouns, guide and usher are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, usher is a hyponym of guide; that is, usher is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than guide:

Other hyponyms of guide include beacon, hand, lead astray, misdirect, misguide, mislead, show.

guide (noun)	usher (noun)
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something	someone employed to conduct others
a model or standard for making comparisons	an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
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)	usher (verb)
pass over, across, or through	take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
take somebody somewhere
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
use as a guide
be a guiding or motivating force or drive