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guest

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ɡɛst/

KK: /gɛst/

adjective
Definition

Relating to someone who is invited to visit or stay in a place, often temporarily.


Example

The hotel offers special amenities for guest visitors.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the new guest room they set up in the hotel?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looks really nice!
Sloth A
I heard they added some special amenities for guest comfort.
Sloth B
That’s awesome! I might book a night there soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
visiting
temporary
invited
Antonyms
permanent
resident
host
noun
Definition

A person who is invited to visit or stay at someone's home, event, or place, often receiving hospitality.


Example

We had a special guest at the party who shared interesting stories.


Conversation
Sloth A
Are you excited for the party this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I can't wait to meet the guest of honor!
Sloth A
I heard they have some great stories to share.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To entertain someone in your home or at an event.


Example

We decided to guest our friends for dinner this weekend.


Tense Forms

Past: guest

Past Participle: guest


Conversation
Sloth A
I can't wait to guest my friends this weekend!
Sloth B
That sounds like a lot of fun! What do you have planned?
Sloth A
I'm thinking of cooking some nice meals to make them feel welcome.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Guest → The word 'guest' originates from Old English 'gēast', meaning a stranger or visitor. It is related to the Old Norse 'gestur' and the German 'Gast', both meaning a visitor or guest. The term refers to someone who is received or entertained by another.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'stranger' or 'visitor' being welcomed — that's what a guest is.

Visually Confused Words
gust
gest
quest
gusty
gusto
gules
grues
geste
Is this page helpful?
For sure! It'll be fun to hear about their adventures.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
visitor
patron
attendee
Antonyms
host
stranger
intruder
Great idea! Everyone loves a good meal when they're a guest.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
host
entertain
welcome
Antonyms
exclude
reject
shun