Guidepost
noun
A guidepost is a signpost that gives directions to travelers.
The guidepost indicated that the nearest town was ten miles away.
Often appears as...
- road sign
- point of direction
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A key principle or standard that helps in decision-making.
Honesty is a guidepost in all her dealings.
Often appears as...
- moral compass
- ethical guideline
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
A guidepost is a signpost that gives directions to travelers.
The guidepost indicated that the nearest town was ten miles away.
Often appears as...
- road sign
- point of direction
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A key principle or standard that helps in decision-making.
Honesty is a guidepost in all her dealings.
Often appears as...
- moral compass
- ethical guideline
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
Refers to actual signs that indicate directions
When traveling in remote areas, look for guideposts for navigation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Indicates a principle or guiding idea
Education has served as a guidepost in my career choices.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In literature, guideposts often symbolize life choices
Authors often use guideposts to represent moral decisions in their narratives.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
Refers to actual signs that indicate directions
When traveling in remote areas, look for guideposts for navigation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Indicates a principle or guiding idea
Education has served as a guidepost in my career choices.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In literature, guideposts often symbolize life choices
Authors often use guideposts to represent moral decisions in their narratives.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
Refers to actual signs that indicate directions
When traveling in remote areas, look for guideposts for navigation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Indicates a principle or guiding idea
Education has served as a guidepost in my career choices.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In literature, guideposts often symbolize life choices
Authors often use guideposts to represent moral decisions in their narratives.
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