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Definition of "sign" []
- Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality. (noun)
- An act or gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command: gave the go-ahead sign. (noun)
- Sign language. (noun)
- A displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, used to identify or advertise a place of business: a motel with a flashing neon sign outside. (noun)
- A posted notice bearing a designation, direction, or command: an EXIT sign above a door; a traffic sign. (noun)
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Use "sign" in a sentence
- "MARY WARREN, her sobs beginning: He wake me every night, his eyes were like coals and his fingers claw my neck, and I sign, I sign "
- "I. ii.32 (164,2) She's a good sign] [W: shine] There is acuteness enough in this note, yet I believe the poet meant nothing by _sign_, but _fair outward_ shew."
- "Did you know the average Obama sign is about four inches longer than the average McCain sign?"