sign-posts

sign·post

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Definitions of sign-posts word

noun sign-posts a post bearing a sign that gives information or guidance. 1
noun sign-posts any immediately perceptible indication, obvious clue, etc. 1
verb with object sign-posts to provide (a place, route, etc.) with signposts. 1

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1610-20; sign + post1

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.