guidepost — a sign or marker that shows the way or provides direction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sign or marker that shows the way or provides direction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡaɪdpoʊst/
Example Sentences
- The rusty guidepost had been standing at the forest entrance for decades, confusing hikers with its faded arrows.
- My grandmother's advice has always been my guidepost through life's difficult decisions.
- The GPS failed, so we had to rely on the old-fashioned guidepost like our ancestors did.
guidepost
NOUN[/ˈɡaɪdpoʊst/]
a sign or marker that shows the way or provides direction
A wooden guidepost at the forest crossroads shows hikers exactly which trail leads home.
From guidepost to signpost to goalpost - every post points the way!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Guidepost is a compound word formed from Old French 'guider' (to guide, lead) and Latin 'postis' (post, pole). The term originated in the literal sense of a post or marker that provides directional guidance along a path or road.
Breakdown
guide (from Old French guider, meaning to lead or direct) + post (from Latin postis, meaning pole or column).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The rusty guidepost had been standing at the forest entrance for decades, confusing hikers with its faded arrows.”
“My grandmother's advice has always been my guidepost through life's difficult decisions.”
“The GPS failed, so we had to rely on the old-fashioned guidepost like our ancestors did.”
“The company used customer feedback as a guidepost to redesign their terrible website.”
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