guidepost

noun
UK: /ˈɡaɪdpəʊst/
US: /ˈɡaɪdpoʊst/

  1. A sign giving directions.

    1. The guidepost showed the way to the village shop.
    2. The weathered guidepost was a helpful landmark for lost hikers on the trail.

  2. Something that helps you to understand where you are and what to do next.

    1. The talk was a guidepost to her future actions.
    2. His early failures served as a guidepost, helping him to avoid similar mistakes.

Synonyms

signpost landmark pointer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guidepost" in English means: A sign giving directions., Something that helps you to understand where you are and what to do next..

The phonetic transcription of "guidepost" is /ˈɡaɪdpəʊst/ in British English and /ˈɡaɪdpoʊst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guidepost": signpost, landmark, pointer.

Example usage of "guidepost": "The guidepost showed the way to the village shop.". More examples on the page.