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Sign

/saɪn/

(sometimes also used uncountably) A visible indication.

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📖 Definitions of "Sign"

noun

1
(sometimes also used uncountably) A visible indication.
"I gave them a thumbs-up sign."
2
Physical evidence left by an animal.
"The hunters found deer sign at the end of the trail."
3
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
"I missed the sign at the corner so I took the wrong turn."
4
A wonder; miracle; prodigy.

🔄 Synonyms of "Sign"

21 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
marknoun	(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
contractnoun	An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
augurynoun	(by extension) An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.
housenoun	A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
signalnoun	A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
polaritynoun	The separation, alignment or orientation of something into two opposed poles.
mansionnoun	A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy.
ratifyverb	(transitive) To give formal consent to; make officially valid, sign off on.
sign upverb	(transitive) To add a name to the list of people who are participating in something.
feenoun	An amount charged for a privilege.
subscribeverb	(transitive) To sign; to mark with one's signature as a token of consent or attestation.
blessverb	To invoke divine favor upon.
signalizeverb	(transitive) To indicate; to be a sign of.
sign onverb	(idiomatic) To log on; to start using a computer, radio, or other multicast device; to start talking.
gestural	Of, pertaining to, or using gestures.
signed	Having a signature; endorsed.
sign of the zodiacnoun	Synonym of zodiac sign.
signalingnoun	(American spelling) The sending of a signal (often with reference to a biochemical signal).
signboardnoun	(US) A board carrying a sign, or on which signs may be posted.
planetary housenoun	(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
sign-language	—

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sign"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
signalizeverb	(transitive) To indicate; to be a sign of.
communicatory	Whose function is to communicate
subscribeverb	(transitive) To sign; to mark with one's signature as a token of consent or attestation.
sign upverb	(transitive) To add a name to the list of people who are participating in something.
gestural	Of, pertaining to, or using gestures.
ratifyverb	(transitive) To give formal consent to; make officially valid, sign off on.
signboardnoun	(US) A board carrying a sign, or on which signs may be posted.
signalnoun	A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
contractnoun	An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
sign onnoun	Nonstandard spelling of sign-on. [The username and password for logging in to a computer account.]
marknoun	(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
feenoun	An amount charged for a privilege.
blessnoun	A surname from German.
augurynoun	(by extension) An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.
communicative	Eager to communicate; talkative.
mansionnoun	A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy.
housenoun	A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
polaritynoun	The separation, alignment or orientation of something into two opposed poles.
sign of the zodiacnoun	Synonym of zodiac sign.
signalingnoun	(American spelling) The sending of a signal (often with reference to a biochemical signal).