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Rein vs Guide - What's the difference?

rein | guide |

As nouns the difference between rein and guide

is that rein is a strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child while guide is someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.

As verbs the difference between rein and guide

is that rein is to direct or stop a horse by using reins while guide is to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

rein

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) reyne, from (etyl) resne (Modern French .

Noun

(en noun)
  • A strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
  • (figurative) An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
  • * Milton
    • Let their eyes rove without rein .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
  • * Chapman
    • He mounts and reins his horse.
  • To restrain; to control; to check.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Being once chafed, he cannot / Be reined again to temperance.
    Derived terms
    * rein in

    Derived terms

    * free rein * hold the reins * keep a tight rein on * draw rein * rein back * rein in * rein up * take the reins

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) reines, (etyl) reins, and their source, (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A kidney.
  • *, II.12:
  • *:a man subject to these like imaginations.
  • *1611 , (King James Bible), :
  • *:He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins .
  • The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
  • *Bible, Proverbs xxiii. 16
  • *:My reins rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
  • *Bible, Revelations ii. 23
  • *:I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts.

    • Anagrams

    * * English words not following the I before E except after C rule ----

    guide

    English

    (wikipedia guide)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who , especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
    • The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
  • * Bible, Psalms xlviii. 14
    • He will be our guide , even unto death.
  • 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 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.
  • # (printing, dated) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
  • (occult) A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
  • (military) A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.

    • Derived terms

    * career guide * Girl Guide * guidance * guidebook * guide dog * guideline * guide on the side * guidepost * mountain guide * style guide * tour guide * user guide * user's guide

    Verb

  • to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Guide me to your sovereign's court.
  • to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
  • to exert control or influence over someone or something.
  • * Bible, Psalms cxii. 5
    • He will guide his affairs with discretion.
  • to supervise the education or training of someone.
  • to act as a guide.

    • References

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