Difference between Guidebook and Guide

Guidebook

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A book that provides guidance, but especially one designed for travellers which provides local tourist information about a particular country or area.

Guide

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.A sign that guides people; guidepost.Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.A spirit believed to speak through a medium.A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to serve as a guide for someone or something.to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.to exert control or influence over someone or something.to supervise the education or training of someone.to act as a guide.

Example sentence: Being a philosopher is to think, seek wisdom, and have principles that guide and influence what you do. It's to give meaning to things, find your way in the world, believe that in the end, in every instance, good will overcome evil, even if there's a bit of suffering along the way.