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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