SIGN as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
   Synonym(s)
   • signboard (what does signboard mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the highway was lined with signboards
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • structure (what does structure mean?)
   • construction (what does construction mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • billboard (what does billboard mean?)
   • hoarding (what does hoarding mean?)
   • sandwich board (what does sandwich board mean?)
   • shingle (what does shingle mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
   Synonym(s)
   • mark (what does mark mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he showed signs of strain
   • they welcomed the signs of spring
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • clue (what does clue mean?)
   • clew (what does clew mean?)
   • cue (what does cue mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • notice (what does notice mean?)
   • mark (what does mark mean?)
   • note (what does note mean?)
   • signify (what does signify mean?)
3. Meaning
   • any communication that encodes a message
   Synonym(s)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signaling (what does signaling mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • signals from the boat suddenly stopped
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • communication (what does communication mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • recording (what does recording mean?)
   • phone number (what does phone number mean?)
   • telephone number (what does telephone number mean?)
   • number (what does number mean?)
   • starting signal (what does starting signal mean?)
   • start (what does start mean?)
   • storm signal (what does storm signal mean?)
   • radio beam (what does radio beam mean?)
   • beam (what does beam mean?)
   • ticktack (what does ticktack mean?)
   • time signal (what does time signal mean?)
   • dog-ear (what does dog-ear mean?)
   • animal communication (what does animal communication mean?)
   • alarm (what does alarm mean?)
   • alert (what does alert mean?)
   • warning signal (what does warning signal mean?)
   • alarum (what does alarum mean?)
   • distress signal (what does distress signal mean?)
   • distress call (what does distress call mean?)
   • all clear (what does all clear mean?)
   • bugle call (what does bugle call mean?)
   • curfew (what does curfew mean?)
   • retreat (what does retreat mean?)
   • drumbeat (what does drumbeat mean?)
   • telegraphic signal (what does telegraphic signal mean?)
   • radiotelegraphic signal (what does radiotelegraphic signal mean?)
   • whistle (what does whistle mean?)
   • whistling (what does whistling mean?)
   • high sign (what does high sign mean?)
   • symbol (what does symbol mean?)
   • visual signal (what does visual signal mean?)
   • indicator (what does indicator mean?)
   • electronic signal (what does electronic signal mean?)
   • radio beacon (what does radio beacon mean?)
   • input signal (what does input signal mean?)
   • input (what does input mean?)
   • output signal (what does output signal mean?)
   • output (what does output mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bless (what does bless mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • signify (what does signify mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • bespeak (what does bespeak mean?)
   • betoken (what does betoken mean?)
   • indicate (what does indicate mean?)
   • point (what does point mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • point out (what does point out mean?)
   • call attention (what does call attention mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • distinguish (what does distinguish mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a public display of a (usually written) message
   Usage Example(s)
   • he posted signs in all the shop windows
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • communication (what does communication mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • scoreboard (what does scoreboard mean?)
   • poster (what does poster mean?)
   • posting (what does posting mean?)
   • placard (what does placard mean?)
   • notice (what does notice mean?)
   • bill (what does bill mean?)
   • card (what does card mean?)
   • street sign (what does street sign mean?)
   • signpost (what does signpost mean?)
   • guidepost (what does guidepost mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a character indicating a relation between quantities
   Usage Example(s)
   • don”t forget the minus sign
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • mathematical notation (what does mathematical notation mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • equals sign (what does equals sign mean?)
   • plus sign (what does plus sign mean?)
   • minus sign (what does minus sign mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • mean (what does mean mean?)
   • intend (what does intend mean?)
   • signify (what does signify mean?)
   • stand for (what does stand for mean?)
   • signify (what does signify mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a gesture that is part of a sign language
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • gesture (what does gesture mean?)
   • motion (what does motion mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • signify (what does signify mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
   Usage Example(s)
   • The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary–de Saussure
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • language unit (what does language unit mean?)
   • linguistic unit (what does linguistic unit mean?)
8. Meaning
   • an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
   Synonym(s)
   • augury (what does augury mean?)
   • foretoken (what does foretoken mean?)
   • preindication (what does preindication mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he hoped it was an augury
   • it was a sign from God
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • experience (what does experience mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • war cloud (what does war cloud mean?)
   • omen (what does omen mean?)
   • portent (what does portent mean?)
   • presage (what does presage mean?)
   • prognostic (what does prognostic mean?)
   • prognostication (what does prognostication mean?)
   • prodigy (what does prodigy mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • inaugurate (what does inaugurate mean?)
   • usher in (what does usher in mean?)
   • introduce (what does introduce mean?)
9. Meaning
   • (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
   Synonym(s)
   • house (what does house mean?)
   • mansion (what does mansion mean?)
   • planetary house (what does planetary house mean?)
   • sign of the zodiac (what does sign of the zodiac mean?)
   • star sign (what does star sign mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • region (what does region mean?)
   • part (what does part mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • Aries (what does Aries mean?)
   • Aries the Ram (what does Aries the Ram mean?)
   • Ram (what does Ram mean?)
   • Taurus (what does Taurus mean?)
   • Taurus the Bull (what does Taurus the Bull mean?)
   • Bull (what does Bull mean?)
   • Gemini (what does Gemini mean?)
   • Gemini the Twins (what does Gemini the Twins mean?)
   • Twins (what does Twins mean?)
   • Cancer (what does Cancer mean?)
   • Cancer the Crab (what does Cancer the Crab mean?)
   • Crab (what does Crab mean?)
   • Leo (what does Leo mean?)
   • Leo the Lion (what does Leo the Lion mean?)
   • Lion (what does Lion mean?)
   • Virgo (what does Virgo mean?)
   • Virgo the Virgin (what does Virgo the Virgin mean?)
   • Virgin (what does Virgin mean?)
   • Libra (what does Libra mean?)
   • Libra the Balance (what does Libra the Balance mean?)
   • Balance (what does Balance mean?)
   • Libra the Scales (what does Libra the Scales mean?)
   • Scorpio (what does Scorpio mean?)
   • Scorpio the Scorpion (what does Scorpio the Scorpion mean?)
   • Scorpion (what does Scorpion mean?)
   • Sagittarius (what does Sagittarius mean?)
   • Sagittarius the Archer (what does Sagittarius the Archer mean?)
   • Archer (what does Archer mean?)
   • Capricorn (what does Capricorn mean?)
   • Capricorn the Goat (what does Capricorn the Goat mean?)
   • Goat (what does Goat mean?)
   • Aquarius (what does Aquarius mean?)
   • Aquarius the Water Bearer (what does Aquarius the Water Bearer mean?)
   • Water Bearer (what does Water Bearer mean?)
   • Pisces (what does Pisces mean?)
   • Pisces the Fishes (what does Pisces the Fishes mean?)
   • Fish (what does Fish mean?)
10. Meaning
    • having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
    Synonym(s)
    • polarity (what does polarity mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • he got the polarity of the battery reversed
    • charges of opposite sign
    Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • opposition (what does opposition mean?)
    • oppositeness (what does oppositeness mean?)
    Attribute(s)
    • positive (what does positive mean?)
    • electropositive (what does electropositive mean?)
    • negative (what does negative mean?)
    • electronegative (what does electronegative mean?)
    • neutral (what does neutral mean?)
    • electroneutral (what does electroneutral mean?)
11. Meaning
    • (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
    Usage Example(s)
    • there were no signs of asphixiation
    Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • evidence (what does evidence mean?)
    • grounds (what does grounds mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • vital sign (what does vital sign mean?)

SIGN as VERB

1. Meaning
   • make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection
   • consecrate
   Synonym(s)
   • bless (what does bless mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • gesticulate (what does gesticulate mean?)
   • gesture (what does gesture mean?)
   • motion (what does motion mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signaling (what does signaling mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
2. Meaning
   • be engaged by a written agreement
   Usage Example(s)
   • He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18
   • The soprano signed to sing the new opera
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • contract (what does contract mean?)
   • undertake (what does undertake mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • undersign (what does undersign mean?)
   • ink (what does ink mean?)
   • autograph (what does autograph mean?)
   • inscribe (what does inscribe mean?)
   • initial (what does initial mean?)
   • countersign (what does countersign mean?)
   • execute (what does execute mean?)
   • endorse (what does endorse mean?)
   • indorse (what does indorse mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • signer (what does signer mean?)
   • signatory (what does signatory mean?)
3. Meaning
   • communicate in sign language
   Usage Example(s)
   • I don”t know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • communicate (what does communicate mean?)
   • intercommunicate (what does intercommunicate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signer (what does signer mean?)
4. Meaning
   • mark with one’’s signature
   • write one’’s name (on)
   Synonym(s)
   • subscribe (what does subscribe mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • She signed the letter and sent it off
   • Please sign here
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • write (what does write mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • rubricate (what does rubricate mean?)
   See Also
   • check in (what does check in mean?)
   • sign in (what does sign in mean?)
   • sign away (what does sign away mean?)
   • sign over (what does sign over mean?)
   • sign away (what does sign away mean?)
   • sign over (what does sign over mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • subscription (what does subscription mean?)
   • signature (what does signature mean?)
   • signer (what does signer mean?)
   • signatory (what does signatory mean?)
5. Meaning
   • communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
   Synonym(s)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signalise (what does signalise mean?)
   • signalize (what does signalize mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture
   • The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • communicate (what does communicate mean?)
   • intercommunicate (what does intercommunicate mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • wigwag (what does wigwag mean?)
   • semaphore (what does semaphore mean?)
   • heliograph (what does heliograph mean?)
   • flag (what does flag mean?)
   • whistle (what does whistle mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signaling (what does signaling mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signaling (what does signaling mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signaler (what does signaler mean?)
   • signaller (what does signaller mean?)
   • signaler (what does signaler mean?)
   • signaller (what does signaller mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signaling (what does signaling mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signal (what does signal mean?)
   • signaling (what does signaling mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • signer (what does signer mean?)
   • sign language (what does sign language mean?)
   • signing (what does signing mean?)
6. Meaning
   • place signs, as along a road
   Usage Example(s)
   • sign an intersection
   • This road has been signed
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • put (what does put mean?)
   • set (what does set mean?)
   • place (what does place mean?)
   • pose (what does pose mean?)
   • position (what does position mean?)
   • lay (what does lay mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • signboard (what does signboard mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
   • sign (what does sign mean?)
7. Meaning
   • engage by written agreement
   Synonym(s)
   • contract (what does contract mean?)
   • sign on (what does sign on mean?)
   • sign up (what does sign up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • They signed two new pitchers for the next season
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hire (what does hire mean?)
   • engage (what does engage mean?)
   • employ (what does employ mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • contract out (what does contract out mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • contract (what does contract mean?)
   • signer (what does signer mean?)
   • signatory (what does signatory mean?)
8. Meaning
   • approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
   Synonym(s)
   • ratify (what does ratify mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • All parties ratified the peace treaty
   • Have you signed your contract yet?
   Hypernyms(s) sign is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • validate (what does validate mean?)
   • formalize (what does formalize mean?)
   • formalise (what does formalise mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • ratification (what does ratification mean?)
   • confirmation (what does confirmation mean?)
   • subscriber (what does subscriber mean?)
   • endorser (what does endorser mean?)
   • indorser (what does indorser mean?)
   • ratifier (what does ratifier mean?)
   • signer (what does signer mean?)
   • signatory (what does signatory mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • endorse (what does endorse mean?)
   • indorse (what does indorse mean?)