noun

sign

syn

noun

A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.

"Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming."

"A fever can be a sign of infection."

A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.

"The sign at the entrance said the shop was closed."

verb

To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.

"Please sign the contract on the last page."

"The club signed the striker on a three-year deal."

To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.

"She signed a quick "thank you" to the interpreter."

How to Use Sign

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that points to a fact or event, a notice board, or the act of writing your name to confirm something.

Common pairings

sign a contract sign of trouble road sign sign language

Word Forms

signed past tense, signs plural, sign plural, signed plural, signs singular, sign singular, signed singular, signedst singular, signest singular, signeth singular

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Etymology

From Old French signe and Old English seġn, both going back to Latin signum ("mark, token").

Rhymes for sign

feign reign align deign design ensign resign benign assign malign foreign campaign

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