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sign
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- pronunciation:
- saIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- sign in, sign out, sign up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
anything that indicates the presence or existence of a fact, event, quality, or tendency; indicator; indication.
He gave the boy a pat on the head as a sign of approval.A fever is often a sign of illness.A light on upstairs was a sign that his father had come home.- synonyms:
- indication, manifestation, mark, symptom
- similar words:
- evidence, stamp, token
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definition 2: |
a conventional mark or symbol that stands for a word or for the thing or process signified by the word.
The minus sign indicates subtraction.- synonyms:
- symbol
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definition 3: |
a printed direction, advertisement, warning, or the like, usu. mounted on a surface or on an upright support.
Did you see the speed limit sign back there?They put a help-wanted sign in the store window.The sign said to turn left for the hospital.
- similar words:
- banner, notice, placard, signal
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definition 4: |
a gesture or expression intended to communicate a meaning; signal.
The catcher gave a sign to the pitcher.- synonyms:
- indication, signal
- similar words:
- gesture, motion
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definition 5: |
something that indicates a future event or condition.
Returning birds are signs of spring.- synonyms:
- augury, forerunner, harbinger, herald, prognostic
- similar words:
- portent, precursor, promise
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definition 6: |
a remaining indication; trace.
There were no signs of anyone having been in the cabin.- synonyms:
- evidence, indication, trace, vestige
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related words: |
beacon, cipher, clue, demonstration, earmark, emblem, ensign, figure, guide, image, mark, omen, oracle, vestige, warning, wave, word |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
signs, signing, signed |
definition 1: |
to write one's name on, usu. as a closing to a letter or to certify an agreement.
She signed the contract.The documents are ready, but they haven't signed them yet.- synonyms:
- subscribe, undersign
- similar words:
- autograph, endorse, initial, inscribe, notarize, underwrite, witness
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definition 2: |
to write (one's name), usually in cursive writing.
He signs his name so neatly!- synonyms:
- subscribe, write
- similar words:
- autograph, inscribe
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definition 3: |
to communicate (something) by means of a sign or signs.
She signed to her friend that she had to go out for a moment.- similar words:
- beckon, flag, motion, signal
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related words: |
certify, enact, letter, mark, moan, pass, register, stamp, wave |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to write one's name, esp. as an indication of agreement or acceptance.
You need to sign on this line.- synonyms:
- subscribe
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definition 2: |
to make a sign or signal using one's hands or body, or to use physical signs as a general form of communication.
The coach signed to the quarterback to call for a time out.Their child was born deaf, so both parents are learning how to sign.- synonyms:
- signal
- similar words:
- beckon, gesture, nod, semaphore, wave
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related words: |
yearn |
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phrase: |
sign in, sign out, sign up |
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