The difference between Courier and Guide
When used as nouns, courier means a person who looks after and guides tourists, whereas guide means someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
When used as verbs, courier means to deliver by courier, whereas guide means to serve as a guide for someone or something.
check bellow for the other definitions of Courier and Guide
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Courier as a noun:
A person who looks after and guides tourists.
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Courier as a noun:
A person who delivers messages.
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Courier as a noun:
A company that delivers messages.
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Courier as a noun:
A company that transports goods.
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Courier as a noun (internet):
A user who earns access to a topsite by uploading warez.
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Courier as a verb:
To deliver by courier.
Examples:
"We'll have the contract couriered to you."
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Guide as a noun:
Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
Examples:
"The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits."
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Guide as a noun:
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
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Guide as a noun:
A sign that guides people; guidepost.
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Guide as a noun:
Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.
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Guide as a noun (printing, dated):
A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action. A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel. A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery. A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
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Guide as a noun (occult):
A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
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Guide as a noun (military):
A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
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Guide as a verb:
to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
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Guide as a verb:
to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
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Guide as a verb:
to exert control or influence over someone or something.
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Guide as a verb:
to supervise the education or training of someone.
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Guide as a verb (intransitive):
to act as a guide.