signposted

Given directional markers

Signposted is the past tense of signpost, meaning to mark with signs giving directions or information: The trail was well signposted.

Figuratively, something signposted has been clearly indicated or foreshadowed: The plot twist was heavily signposted from the beginning.

In British usage, directions are often signposted rather than simply signed.

direction

arrows

Shafted projectiles for bows

milestone · junction · fork · crossroads · turnoff · detour · exit · route · path · trail

narrative

foreshadowed

Indicated in advance

foretold · anticipated · predicted · presaged · portended · indicated · alluded · suggested · flagged · cued

clarity

indicated

Showed or suggested

flagged · denoted · outlined · explicit · unambiguous · clear-cut · obvious · evident · apparent · transparent

information

notice

Become aware of

placard · marker · display · bulletin · advisory · warning · notification · alert · directive · guidance

Opposites
visibility/marking

signpostedunsignposted

Lacking directional signs

unmarked · concealed · hidden · unsigned · unposted

clarity of communication

signpostedimplied

Suggested without stating

hinted · unstated · ambiguous · vague · unclear

Family

signpost, signposts, signposting

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G