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sign > 20 senses
ADJECTIVE1sign, gestural, signed, sign-languageUsed of the language of the deaf
NOUN1sign, markA perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
2signA public display of a (usually written) message
3sign, signal, signalingAny communication that encodes a message
4sign, signboardStructure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
5sign, sign of the zodiac, star sign, mansion, house, planetary house(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
6sign(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
7sign, polarityHaving an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
8sign, augury, foretoken, preindicationAn event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
9signA gesture that is part of a sign language
10signA fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
11signA character indicating a relation between quantities
VERB1sign, subscribeMark with one's signature
2sign, ratifyApprove and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
3signBe engaged by a written agreement
4sign, contract, sign on, sign upEngage by written agreement
5sign, signal, signalize, signaliseCommunicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
6signPlace signs, as along a road
7signCommunicate in sign language
8sign, blessMake the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection
sign > pronunciation
Soundssay'n
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sign > adjective
MeaningUsed of the language of the deaf.
Synonymsgestural, signed, sign-language
Similar tocommunicative, communicatory
sign > noun 1, communication
MeaningA perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened).
Examples"he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"
Synonymsmark
Broaderclue, clew, cue
Verbssignify
sign > noun 2, communication
MeaningA public display of a (usually written) message.
Examples"he posted signs in all the shop windows"
Narrowerscoreboard; poster, posting, placard, notice, bill, card; street sign; signpost, guidepost
Broadercommunication
Verbssign
sign > noun 3, communication
MeaningAny communication that encodes a message.
Examples"signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
Synonymssignal, signaling
Narrowerrecording; phone number, telephone number, number; starting signal, start; storm signal; radio beam, beam; ticktack; time signal; dog-ear; animal communication; alarm, alert, warning signal, alarum; distress signal, distress call; all clear; bugle call; curfew; retreat; drumbeat; telegraphic signal, radiotelegraphic signal; whistle, whistling; high sign; symbol; visual signal; indicator; electronic signal; radio beacon; input signal, input; output signal, output
Broadercommunication
Verbssign; signify; sign
sign > noun 4, artifact
MeaningStructure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted.
Examples"the highway was lined with signboards"
Synonymssignboard
Narrowerbillboard, hoarding; sandwich board; shingle
Broaderstructure, construction
Verbssign
sign > noun 5, location
Meaning(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided.
Synonymssign of the zodiac, star sign, mansion, house, planetary house
Categoryastrology, star divination
Part ofzodiac
NarrowerAries, Aries the Ram, Ram; Taurus, Taurus the Bull, Bull; Gemini, Gemini the Twins, Twins; Cancer, Cancer the Crab, Crab; Leo, Leo the Lion, Lion; Virgo, Virgo the Virgin, Virgin; Libra, Libra the Balance, Balance, Libra the Scales; Scorpio, Scorpio the Scorpion, Scorpion; Sagittarius, Sagittarius the Archer, Archer; Capricorn, Capricorn the Goat, Goat; Aquarius, Aquarius the Water Bearer, Water Bearer; Pisces, Pisces the Fishes, Fish
Broaderregion, part
sign > noun 6, state
Meaning(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease.
Examples"there were no signs of asphixiation"
Categorymedicine, medical specialty
Part ofdisease
Narrowervital sign
Broaderevidence, grounds
sign > noun 7, relation
MeaningHaving an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges).
Examples"charges of opposite sign"
Synonymspolarity
Attributespositive, electropositive; negative, electronegative; neutral, electroneutral
Broaderopposition, oppositeness
sign > noun 8, event
MeaningAn event that is experienced as indicating important things to come.
Examples"it was a sign from God"
Synonymsaugury, foretoken, preindication
Narrowerwar cloud; omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy
Broaderexperience
sign > noun 9, communication
MeaningA gesture that is part of a sign language.
Part ofsign language, signing
Broadergesture, motion
Verbssign; sign; signify
sign > noun 10, communication
MeaningA fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified.
Examples"The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary"--de Saussure
Categorylinguistics
Broaderlanguage unit, linguistic unit
sign > noun 11, communication
MeaningA character indicating a relation between quantities.
Examples"don't forget the minus sign"
Narrowerequals sign; plus sign; minus sign
Broadermathematical notation
Verbssignify; signify
sign > verb 1, communication
MeaningMark with one's signature. Write one's name (on).
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s PP
Examples"She signed the letter and sent it off"; "Please sign here"
Synonymssubscribe
Narrowerrubricate
Broaderwrite
See alsosign away, sign over; sign in
Nounssignature; signer
sign > verb 2, social
MeaningApprove and express assent, responsibility, or obligation.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Have you signed your contract yet?"
Synonymsratify
Entailsendorse, indorse
Broadervalidate, formalize, formalise
Nounssigner
sign > verb 3, communication
MeaningBe engaged by a written agreement.
PatternSomebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Examples"He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"; "The soprano signed to sing the new opera"
Narrowerundersign; ink; autograph, inscribe; initial; countersign; execute; endorse, indorse
Broadercontract, undertake
Nounssigner
sign > verb 4, social
MeaningEngage by written agreement.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"They signed two new pitchers for the next season"
Synonymscontract, sign on, sign up
Narrowercontract out
Broaderhire, engage, employ
Nounssigner
sign > verb 5, communication
MeaningCommunicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelThey sign the information to them; They sign them the information
Examples"He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"
Synonymssignal, signalize, signalise
Narrowerwigwag; semaphore; heliograph; flag; whistle
Broadercommunicate, intercommunicate
Nounssign; sign; signer; signing
sign > verb 6, contact
MeaningPlace signs, as along a road.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"sign an intersection"; "This road has been signed"
Broaderput, set, place, pose, position, lay
Nounssign; sign
sign > verb 7, communication
MeaningCommunicate in sign language.
PatternSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
Examples"I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin"
Broadercommunicate, intercommunicate
Nounssign; signer
sign > verb 8, communication
MeaningMake the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection. Consecrate.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymsbless
Broadergesticulate, gesture, motion
Nounssign

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