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SIGNPOSTS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word signposts. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word signposts. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SIGNPOSTS

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beacons
nounn
noun

• a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

• a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

• a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

verb

• shine like a beacon

• guide with a beacon

clues
nounn
noun

• a slight indication

• evidence that helps to solve a problem

verb

• roll into a ball

guideposts
nounn
noun

• a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

• a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way

indicators
nounn
noun

• a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

• a signal for attracting attention

• a device for showing the operating condition of some system

• (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

markers
nounn
noun

• some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something

• a distinguishing symbol

• a writing implement for making a mark

milestones
nounn
noun

• stone post at side of a road to show distances

• a significant event in your life (or in a project)

pointers
nounn
noun

• a mark to indicate a direction or relation

• an indicator as on a dial

• (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions

• a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game

signals
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

• any incitement to action

• an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes

adjective satellite

• notably out of the ordinary

verb

• communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

• be a signal for or a symptom of

signifiers
nounn
noun

• the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

guidepost
nounn
noun

• a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

• a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way

Best Hypernyms For SIGNPOSTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for signposts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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mark sign beacons cues directions guides hints indications indicators markers milestones pointers signals symbols

Alternatives for BEACONS

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