Cool MateMeaning of Guest
In simple words: A person who is invited to visit or stay somewhere.
Guest in a sentence
- We have a special guest coming to our party tonight.
- As a guest, you can take anything from the buffet.
- The hotel has many guests staying for the conference.
- It's important to treat your guest with kindness and respect.
- The artist was a guest on the popular radio show last week.
How to use Guest
Use 'guest' for formal and informal occasions. It's appropriate for events like parties, weddings, or in contexts relating to hospitality. Avoid using 'guest' in casual conversations where 'friend' or 'visitor' might be more suitable.
Grammar pattern
guest + noun (e.g., guest room, guest list)
Memory hint
Think of a 'guest' as someone you want to impress; they 'guys-t' you in their home!
Related words
Collocations with Guest
Common mistakes with Guest
- Confusing 'guest' with 'host' — remember, a guest is invited, while a host invites.
- Using 'guests' incorrectly in singular contexts — 'guest' refers to one person, 'guests' to multiple.
- Omitting the word 'a' before 'guest' in sentences — e.g., 'He is guest' should be 'He is a guest.'
Guest appears in
Guest in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضيف
شخص مدعو لزيارة أو الإقامة في مكان ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অতিথি
একজন ব্যক্তি যাকে কোথাও আমন্ত্রণ জানানো হয়েছে বা থাকার জন্য বলা হয়েছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Gast
Jemand, der eingeladen wird, um zu besuchen oder irgendwo zu übernachten.
- SpanishEspañol
Invitado
Una persona que está invitada a visitar o quedarse en algún lugar.
- Persianفارسی
مهمان
شخصی که برای بازدید یا اقامت دعوت شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Invité
Une personne qui est invitée à visiter ou à séjourner quelque part.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मेहमान
एक व्यक्ति जिसे कहीं आने या ठहरने के लिए आमंत्रित किया गया हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Ospite
Una persona invitata a visitare o soggiornare da qualche parte.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Convidado
Alguém que é convidado para visitar ou ficar em algum lugar.
- RussianРусский
Гость
Человек, которого пригласили в гости или остановиться где-то.
- Urduاردو
مہمان
وہ شخص جسے کہیں آنے یا ٹھہرنے کی دعوت دی گئی ہو۔
- Chinese中文
客人
被邀请来访或逗留的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Guest
What does Guest mean?
A person who is invited to visit or stay somewhere.
What is the definition of Guest?
a person that you have invited to your house or to a particular event that you are paying for
How do you use Guest in a sentence?
We have a special guest coming to our party tonight.
Can you give another example of Guest?
As a guest, you can take anything from the buffet.
What are synonyms for Guest?
Common alternatives include visitor, attendee, invitee, patron.
What is the opposite of Guest?
Opposite meanings include host, enemy.
What words go with Guest?
It commonly pairs with house, honoured/honored, welcome, be, have, invite, bathroom, bed, bedroom, hotel, frequent, regular, special, featured, mystery, star, artist, conductor, our next guest, distinguished, important, chief, greet, welcome, accommodate, arrive, attend something, book, list, a guest of honour/honor, somebody’s personal guest.
What are common mistakes when using Guest?
Confusing 'guest' with 'host' — remember, a guest is invited, while a host invites. Using 'guests' incorrectly in singular contexts — 'guest' refers to one person, 'guests' to multiple. Omitting the word 'a' before 'guest' in sentences — e.g., 'He is guest' should be 'He is a guest.'
How do you pronounce Guest?
US: /["/ɡest/"]/, UK: /["/ɡest/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Guest?
Use 'guest' for formal and informal occasions. It's appropriate for events like parties, weddings, or in contexts relating to hospitality. Avoid using 'guest' in casual conversations where 'friend' or 'visitor' might be more suitable.
What CEFR level is Guest?
"Guest" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.