Sign Definition & Meaning
sign
- adjective
- used of the language of the deaf
- noun
- a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"
- a public display of a message; "he posted signs in all the shop windows"
- any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
- structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted; "the highway was lined with signboards"
- (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
- (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease; "there were no signs of asphyxiation"
- having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges); "he got the polarity of the battery reversed"; "charges of opposite sign"
- an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; "he hoped it was an augury"; "it was a sign from God"
- a gesture that is part of a sign language
- a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified; "The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary"--de Saussure
- a character indicating a relation between quantities; "don't forget the minus sign"
- verb
- mark with one's signature; write one's name (on); "She signed the letter and sent it off"; "Please sign here"
- approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"
- be engaged by a written agreement; "He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"; "The soprano signed to sing the new opera"
- engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"
- communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"
- place signs, as along a road; "sign an intersection"; "This road has been signed"
- communicate in sign language; "I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin"
- make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
"Sign" in song lyrics
See how sign is used in real songs:
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"My name is Kid Ice, Gemini is my sign"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"And in every rhyme, I will show you a sign"
2 Live Crew — Word II -
"So many curves, girl you need a slippery when wet sign"
50/50 Twin — Check Out Time
Words that rhyme with sign
Usage tips for "sign"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sign" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sign to find words that pair well.
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