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

  1. Courier as a noun:

    A person who looks after and guides tourists.

  2. Courier as a noun:

    A person who delivers messages.

  3. Courier as a noun:

    A company that delivers messages.

  4. Courier as a noun:

    A company that transports goods.

  5. Courier as a noun (internet):

    A user who earns access to a topsite by uploading warez.

  1. Courier as a verb:

    To deliver by courier.

    Examples:

    "We'll have the contract couriered to you."

  1. 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."

  2. Guide as a noun:

    A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

  3. Guide as a noun:

    A sign that guides people; guidepost.

  4. Guide as a noun:

    Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.

  5. 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.

  6. Guide as a noun (occult):

    A spirit believed to speak through a medium.

  7. Guide as a noun (military):

    A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.

  1. 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.

  2. Guide as a verb:

    to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.

  3. Guide as a verb:

    to exert control or influence over someone or something.

  4. Guide as a verb:

    to supervise the education or training of someone.

  5. Guide as a verb (intransitive):

    to act as a guide.

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