“sign”

Definitions

• adjective

  used of the language of the deaf

  Synonyms: gestural, signed, ok, abandon, abnormality, accent, accept, accredit, adumbration, advertisement, affection, affirm

• noun

  a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

  Synonyms: mark

  • Example:“He showed signs of strain.”
  • Example:“They welcomed the signs of spring.”

• noun

  a public display of a message

  • Example:“He posted signs in all the shop windows.”

• noun

  any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

  Synonyms: signal, signaling, signalling

  • Example:“Signals from the boat suddenly stopped.”

• noun

  structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted

  Synonyms: signboard

  • Example:“The highway was lined with signboards.”

• noun

  (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

  Synonyms: sign of the zodiac, star sign, mansion, house, planetary house