signpost B1 Topic:General Vocabulary 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. Verb forms Verb forms are not available for this word yet. 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 General Vocabulary External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # 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 - General Vocabulary markdown