signpost

Everyday

1. A signpost is a post at the side of a road or path with signs that show the way and how far it is to places. tree →
2. A signpost is also something that shows you what is coming, like headings in writing. tree →
3. To signpost something is to mark the way to it with signs. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and on hikes signposts help you find your way; they show distances in miles or kilometres. In English lessons «signposting» words (firstly, next, finally) guide the reader. Phrases: «follow the signposts», «signposted walk», «signpost words».

Examples

• The signpost said the village was 3 miles away. tree →
• Follow the signposts to the beach. tree →
• The path is well signposted. tree →
• We got lost because the signpost had fallen over. tree →
• «Firstly» and «finally» are signpost words in writing. tree →
• The signpost pointed left to the castle. tree →

Note

Countable: signpost, signposts; one word, «sign» + «post». In a maths problem, signpost distances can be added or subtracted: if a signpost says 5 km and you walk 2 km, 3 km are left.

In Jewish tradition

In everyday life and on hikes signposts help you find your way; they show distances in miles or kilometres. In English lessons «signposting» words (firstly, next, finally) guide the reader. Phrases: «follow the signposts», «signposted walk», «signpost words».

Note

Countable: signpost, signposts; one word, «sign» + «post». In a maths problem, signpost distances can be added or subtracted: if a signpost says 5 km and you walk 2 km, 3 km are left.