signpost
IPA: sˈaɪnpoʊst
noun
- A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
- (cryptic crosswords) A word or phrase within a clue that serves as an indicator, rather than being fodder.
verb
- (transitive) To install signposts on.
- (transitive) To direct (somebody) to services, resources, etc.
- To indicate logical progress of a discourse using words or phrases such as now, right, to recap, to sum up, as I was saying, etc.
- To signal, as if with a signpost.
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Examples of "signpost" in Sentences
- The signpost at the intersection pointed in multiple directions, leaving us unsure of which way to go
- The old signpost was weathered and fading, making it difficult to read the directions
- As we followed the winding trail, we kept a lookout for the next signpost to ensure we were on the right path
- The signpost stood tall against the backdrop of the forest, guiding hikers along the designated route
- Despite the heavy fog, the bright colors of the signpost were still visible, leading us through the misty landscape
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