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Guidepost

A signpost.

📖 Definitions of "Guidepost"

noun

1
A signpost.
2
(by extension) Anything that provides guidance; a guideline.

🔄 Synonyms of "Guidepost"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
guidelinenoun	A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
rule of thumbnoun	A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.
signpostnoun	A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Guidepost"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
signpostnoun	A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
guidelinenoun	A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
rule of thumbnoun	A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.
orientationnoun	(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
guidancenoun	Advice or counselling on some topic.
signnoun	(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
waypostnoun	A sign or other marker that indicates the way along a road or trail.
starting postnoun	A post or pole to mark the place where a race starts, especially in horseracing
point personnoun	The person in the most prominent position on something, such as a spokesperson or manager.
forelightnoun	A forward positioned or forward facing light, especially one used to guide, direct, or navigate; beacon; (by extension) a signal; indicator
posternnoun	(architecture) A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance, especially in a city wall or fortification.
backpostnoun	A pole or post onto the front of which items to be used are attached.
door-postnoun	Archaic form of doorpost. [Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel; doorjamb.]
heraldnoun	A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
postpositional	(grammar) Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a postposition.
staging postnoun	An intermediate stopping point.
prompt	Quick; acting without delay.
forerunnernoun	A precursor or harbinger, a warning ahead.
trailheadnoun	The beginning of a trail, often specifically a hiking trail.
top-postverb	(transitive, intransitive, Internet, dated) To make a top-post.