noun
signpost
SYN-pohst
noun
1
A post with a sign that shows directions or distances.
"The signpost pointed the way to the next village."
verb
1
To clearly show or point toward something, often figuratively.
"The introduction signposts the main arguments of the essay."
How to Use Signpost
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA directional road sign, or, as a verb, to clearly indicate what's coming next.
Common pairings
signpost the way
clear signposting
Word Forms
signposted past tense, signposts plural, signposts singular
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Etymology
A compound of sign and post.