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- pronunciation:
- sIg
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a movement, action, or device used to communicate instructions, warning, or other information.
We waited for the signal to cross the street.She changed lanes without using her turn signal.- synonyms:
- sign
- similar words:
- alarm, alert, beacon, gesture, indication, warning, word
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| definition 2: |
an understood movement or other sign that is meant to start some action.
A raised flag was the signal to begin the race.- synonyms:
- cue
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| definition 3: |
electrical or sound waves that are sent or received.
The TV signal is weak in this area. |
| related words: |
caution, password, warning, wave |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
acting as a signal.
The signal light is used to warn boats on the lake.- similar words:
- directing, guiding, warning
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| related words: |
extraordinary, great |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
signals, signaling, signaled |
| definition 1: |
to direct a signal to.
She signaled me to come closer.- similar words:
- beckon, motion, wave
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| definition 2: |
to make known or express with a signal.
The horn signaled the end of the game.- synonyms:
- indicate
- similar words:
- announce, beckon, mean, sound
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| definition 3: |
to send a message by making a signal or signals.
The plane signaled that it was going to land.- synonyms:
- sign
- similar words:
- beckon, gesture, nod, radio, wave
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| related words: |
caution, denote, distinguish, hail, nod |
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| derivation: |
signaler (n.) |
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