Sign

/saɪn/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
2. A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
3. (Canada, US, Australia, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.
4. A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
5. A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
6. (astrology) An astrological sign.
7. (mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
8. 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

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

Those clouds show signs of raining soon.

Those clouds show little sign of raining soon.

Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.

No, I don't know why you're not fair / I give you my love, but you don't care / So what is right and what is wrong? / Gimme a sign

The sharp sign indicates that the pitch of the note is raised a half step.

I gave them a thumbs-up sign.

The sound of the Orlando dinner train whistle reminds me that it ' s already Friday, an auditory sign. Another auditory sign, a distant thunder clap, warns me of limited computer time before our evening thunderstorm moves in.

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Antonyms for sign

Related Words

Word Forms

• signs
• signing
• signed
• no-table-tags
• glossary
• sign
• signest
• signedst
• signeth
• -

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