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Sign Definition & Meaning

1. A gesture, action, or object that conveys a specific meaning or message.

Example: The stop sign at the intersection signaled for drivers to come to a halt.

2. An indication or evidence of something.

Example: The dark clouds were a sign of an incoming storm.

3. A written or printed symbol used to represent a sound, word, or idea.

Example: The sign for the letter "a" is a simple triangle.

4. A mark or signature used to indicate approval or authorization.

Example: The manager's sign on the contract indicated that it had been approved.

5. A miraculous or supernatural event believed to be a divine message or warning.

Example: The appearance of a shooting star was seen as a sign of good luck.

Examples of the word sign used in sentences.

  • Please sign your name at the bottom of the page.
  • The signpost is pointing towards the beach.
  • She made a sign to me to be quiet while the baby was sleeping.
  • I saw a sign that said "open" and went inside the store.
  • The doctor told me that the cough is a sign of a cold.
  • Can you please show me the sign to the nearest train station?
  • The doctor told me that the high fever was a sign of a viral infection.
  • We need to put up a sign outside the restaurant to attract more customers.
  • His body language was a clear sign that he was nervous about the presentation.
  • I saw a sign that said "No Swimming" at the beach.
  • She made a sign with her hand to quiet down the noisy group of people in the library.
  • The company's profits showed a positive sign of growth in the first quarter.
  • The sign on the door read "Closed for Maintenance" so we had to reschedule our appointment.
  • I couldn't find a sign indicating which way to turn, so I had to ask for directions.
  • The doctor noticed an early sign of diabetes during my check-up and ordered further tests.
  • 2) I think I've finally found a sign indicating the beginning of the hiking trail.
  • 5) As part of our cultural immersion, we learned how to sign basic phrases in American Sign Language.
  • 4) The politician's body language was a sign that he wasn't telling the truth.
  • 1) The sign at the entrance of the museum said no flash photography allowed.
  • 3) The warning signs on the playground alerted parents to supervise their children.
  • The lack of adequate road signs made it difficult for us to navigate through the city.
  • The graffiti on the wall was a clear sign of the growing frustration among the local youth.
  • As a sign of appreciation, he presented his mentor with a beautiful handcrafted gift.
  • The new company policy is a sign of the management's commitment to employee well-being.
  • Despite the early signs of trouble, they decided to go ahead with the business deal.
  • It was clear to all that the politician's sudden change of position was a sign of his desperation for votes.
  • Despite his protests, the doctor saw troubling signs in his patient's symptoms and ordered further tests.
  • The sign above the entrance read "closed", signaling the end of another long day at work.
  • The lovers exchanged a sign of recognition from across the room, their connection palpable.
  • Standing at the edge of the cliff, she hesitated when she saw the sign warning of dangerous drop-offs ahead.
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