Sign

Quick meaning: Sign is a noun meaning (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.

Meaning

(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.

More Meanings

1. A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
2. (Canada, US, Australia, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.
3. A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
4. A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
5. (astrology) An astrological sign.
6. (mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
7. A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.

Example Sentences

I gave them a thumbs-up sign.

Those clouds show signs of raining soon.

Those clouds show little sign of raining soon.

Their angry expressions were a clear sign they didn't want to talk.

Word Forms

• signs
• signing
• signed
• signest
• signedst
• signeth

Synonyms for sign

Depending on context, synonyms include indication, evidence, mark, marking, signal, symbol.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include signalize, communicatory, subscribe, sign up, gestural, ratify.

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