English dictionary
sign
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- used of the language of the deaf
noun
- structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
noun
- a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
noun
- any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
noun
- a public display of a message
noun
- a character indicating a relation between quantities
noun
- a gesture that is part of a sign language
noun
- a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
noun
- an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
noun
- (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
noun
- having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
noun
- (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
verb
- make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
verb
- be engaged by a written agreement
verb
- communicate in sign language
verb
- mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
verb
- communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
verb
- place signs, as along a road
verb
- engage by written agreement
verb
- approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
Example sentences
the highway was lined with signboards
he showed signs of strain
they welcomed the signs of spring
signals from the boat suddenly stopped
he posted signs in all the shop windows
don't forget the minus sign
{'source': 'de Saussure', 'text': 'The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary'}
he hoped it was an augury
it was a sign from God
he got the polarity of the battery reversed
charges of opposite sign
there were no signs of asphyxiation
He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18
The soprano signed to sing the new opera
I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin
She signed the letter and sent it off
Please sign here
He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture
The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
sign an intersection
This road has been signed
They signed two new pitchers for the next season
All parties ratified the peace treaty
Have you signed your contract yet?