sign

noun
UK: /saɪn/
US: /saɪn/

  1. A mark or shape used to represent something.

    1. The sign shows where the bathroom is located. [ ] [ ]
    2. Road signs help drivers follow traffic rules and directions safely. [ ] [ ]

  2. An event or fact that shows something exists or will happen in the future.

    1. The dark clouds are a sign of rain soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her improved grades are a positive sign of her increased effort. [ ] [ ]

  3. A flat object with a picture or writing on it, used to give information or instructions.

    1. We saw a sign for the zoo. [ ] [ ]
    2. The store put up a sign announcing its closing sale next week. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

signal gesture symbol omen mark notice indication
sign verb

  1. To write your name on something to show that you agree with it, have written it, or have seen it.

    1. Please sign your name here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The contract must be signed by both parties before it's valid. [ ] [ ]

  2. To communicate something using gestures or body language instead of speaking.

    1. They sign to each other across the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. She began to sign rapidly, conveying detailed information quickly. [ ] [ ]
sign transitive-verb

  1. To formally engage someone for a service or activity by having them sign a contract or agreement.

    1. The team wants to sign a new player soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The record label decided to sign the band after seeing their live performance. [ ] [ ]
sign intransitive-verb

  1. To write one's signature.

    1. He needs to sign before leaving. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please sign in at the front desk upon arrival for security purposes. [ ] [ ]
sign intransitive-verb

  1. To communicate by using sign language.

    1. She can sign very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. It is very important to sign clearly so people understand. [ ] [ ]
sign phrasal-verb

  1. To transfer the rights or benefits of something to another party by signing a document.

    1. He will sign over his property. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to sign over their inheritance to a charity. [ ] [ ]
sign phrasal-verb

  1. To formally agree to something.

    1. Let's sign up for the class. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people want to sign up for the project due to its importance. [ ] [ ]
sign idiom

  1. An indication or warning of something that will happen in the future.

    1. It's a sign of the times. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rising temperatures can be a sign of impending climate change. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sign" in English means: A mark or shape used to represent something., An event or fact that shows something exists or will happen in the future., A flat object with a picture or writing on it, used to give information or instructions..

The phonetic transcription of "sign" is /saɪn/ in British English and /saɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sign": signal, gesture, symbol, omen, mark, notice, indication.

Example usage of "sign": "The sign shows where the bathroom is located.". More examples on the page.