sign

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
2. (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
3. (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
4. (countable, uncountable) A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
5. (Australia, Canada, US, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.
6. (countable, uncountable) A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
7. (countable, uncountable) A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
8. (countable, uncountable) An astrological sign.
9. (countable, uncountable) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
10. (countable, uncountable) 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.
11. (uncountable) Sign language in general.
12. (countable, uncountable) A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
13. (countable, uncountable) A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.

Verb

1. (archaic, transitive) To make a mark
2. (transitive) To make a mark
3. (transitive) To make a mark
4. (transitive) To make a mark
5. (reflexive, transitive) To make a mark
6. (intransitive) To make a mark
7. (intransitive) To make a mark
8. (transitive) To make a mark
9. (transitive) To make the sign of the cross
10. (reflexive) To make the sign of the cross
11. (intransitive) To indicate
12. (transitive) To indicate
13. (transitive) To indicate
14. (intransitive) To indicate
15. (transitive) To indicate
16. To determine the sign of
17. (transitive) To determine the sign of

Synonyms

mark

token

indication

signal

symbol

omen

trace

symptom

proof

signboard

portent

emblem

evidence

gesture

character

augury

badge

hint

poster

indicator

subscribe

presage

vestige

endorse

stamp

label

🏷️

autograph

premonition

clue

signature

manifestation

harbinger

brand

underwrite

billboard

write

✍️

foretoken

seal

🦭

figure

board

suggestion

image

index

house

🏠

indicate

beckon

notice

shield

🛡️

ratify

motion

Translations

signe

Zeichen

segno

teken

signer

firmar

signo

firmare

unterschreiben

assinar

señal

işaret

unterzeichnen

sinal

Anzeichen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/saɪn/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: signe

Inherited from Old English: seġn

Inherited from Middle English: signen

Inherited from Old English: seġnian

In summary

From Middle English signe, sygne, syng, seine, sine, syne, from Old English seġn (“sign; mark; token”) and Old French signe, seing (“sign; mark; signature”); both from Latin signum (“a mark; sign; token”); root uncertain. Doublet of signum. Partially displaced native token.

Sentences

According to the sign , no parking today because of the movie shoot .

On the following day , the first clear sign of danger appeared .

He did not sign with any other team after his release from the Saints .

Not to know how to sign one's name .