signpost B1 Topic:Transportation Also spelled sign-post US /ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/ See IPA manual Freq #41391 Meanings 1 noun A post by a road with a sign giving directions or information. We followed the signpost to the village. 2 verb To mark a route or place with signs. The route wasn't signposted, and we got lost on the way. 3 verb To point someone toward helpful services or resources. The centre signposts carers to local organisations and support. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · a post by a road with a... guidepost Word family Forms signpostedsignpostingsignposts Derived forms signposter Related forms fingerpostguidepostwaymark Etymology From sign + post. Topics Transportation External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # signpost **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** noun, verb **IPA (US):** /ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/ **Frequency rank:** 41391 ## Meanings 1. A post by a road with a sign giving directions or information. 2. To mark a route or place with signs. 3. To point someone toward helpful services or resources. ## Examples - We followed the signpost to the village. - The route wasn't signposted, and we got lost on the way. - The centre signposts carers to local organisations and support. ## Derived Forms - signposter ## Related Forms - fingerpost - guidepost - waymark ## Etymology From sign + post. ## Topics - Transportation markdown