The difference between Guide and Legend
When used as nouns, guide means someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, whereas legend means a of unknown origin describing but past .
When used as verbs, guide means to serve as a guide for someone or something, whereas legend means to tell or narrate.
check bellow for the other definitions of Guide and Legend
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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.
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Legend as a noun:
A unrealistic story depicting past events. A of unknown origin describing but past . A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose is uncertain. A story in which a is to an unlikely degree. A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records; a .
Examples:
"The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis."
"The legend of [[Robin Hood]]/the legend of [[Prester John]]/the legend of [[Coriolanus]]."
"The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story."
"According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa."
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Legend as a noun (UK, Irish, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial, slang):
A person related to a legend or legends. A leading in a historical legend. A person with legend-like qualities, such as extraordinary . # A cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.
Examples:
"Achilles is a legend in Greek culture."
"Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball."
"I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend."
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Legend as a noun:
A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.
Examples:
"According to the legend on the map, that building is a school."
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Legend as a noun:
An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.
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Legend as a verb (archaic, transitive):
To tell or narrate; to recount.
Examples:
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