guidepost
guidepost · guideposts
A signpostA signpost.
US/ˈɡaɪdˌpoʊst/
» Wine is the most reliable guidepost, since it advertises the joy, the sincere gaiety, the happiness to come.
Meaning
2 sensesA signpost.
(broadly)Anything that provides guidance; a guideline.
a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
Examples
1 sentencesWine is the most reliable guidepost, since it advertises the joy, the sincere gaiety, the happiness to come.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From guide + post.From guide + post.
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Forms
plural: guideposts| Singular | guidepost |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior:guidelinerule of thumb
- a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way:signpost