Definition

1. Noun:

   • A post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way: A physical object, often placed at a roadside or junction, that displays information such as place names, distances, or directions to guide travelers.

2. Verb:

   • To mark with a signpost: To provide or indicate with a signpost. This can be literal, such as placing physical signposts, or figurative, meaning to make something clearly noticeable or easy to understand.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • We followed the signpost to the nearest village.
  • The old wooden signpost pointed in three different directions.

• Verb:

  • The forest trails are well signposted for hikers.
  • The professor signposted the key arguments at the start of her lecture.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use (Verb): To indicate or signal something clearly in advance, often in speech or writing.
  • The chairman signposted major changes that would be discussed later in the meeting.
  • A good essay signposts its structure to guide the reader.

Variants and Related Words

• Signposting (n): The act or process of placing signposts or providing clear indications.
  • The signposting on this highway is excellent.

Synonyms

• Noun: Guidepost, marker, road sign, pointer.
• Verb: Indicate, mark, point out, flag, highlight.

Related Phrases

• A signpost to/of something: Something that indicates or points toward a future event or trend.
  • The economic data is a clear signpost of an upcoming recession.

Noun

1. a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way

Verb

1. mark with a signpost, as of a path