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guide vs vade mecum

vade mecum vs guide

guide and vade mecum both are nouns.

guide is a verb but vade mecum is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guide Yes No Yes No
vade mecum Yes No No No
As nouns, vade mecum is a hypernym of guide; that is, vade mecum is a word with a broader meaning than guide:
  • guide: something that offers basic information or instruction
  • vade mecum: a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
Other hypernyms of guide include enchiridion, handbook.
guide (noun) vade mecum (noun)
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
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) vade mecum (verb)
pass over, across, or through
take somebody somewhere
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
use as a guide
be a guiding or motivating force or drive
Difference between guide and vade mecum

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