What does SIGNS mean?

Signs

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: physical indications or gestures that convey meaning; a display board bearing a message; a portent or warning of something to come.
• Verb: to write ones name on (a document); to communicate using gestures or signals; to show or indicate.

Pronunciations:

• US: /saɪnz/
• UK: /saɪnz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "signs" originates from the Old English word "segn" which means "a sign, signal, flag" and is related to the word "sail". The verb "signs" comes from the Old French word "signer" which means "to mark, sign".

As a noun, "signs" can refer to physical indications or gestures that convey meaning, such as traffic signs or sign language. It can also refer to a display board bearing a message, such as a store sign. Additionally, "signs" can refer to a portent or warning of something to come, such as a sign of the times.

As a verb, "signs" can refer to the act of writing ones name on a document, such as signing a contract. It can also refer to communicating using gestures or signals, such as signing to a deaf person. Finally, "signs" can refer to showing or indicating something, such as signs of progress.

Synonyms:

• Indications
• Gestures
• Signals
• Notices
• Warnings
• Markings

Related Words:

• Signal
• Gesture
• Noted
• Badge
• Alert

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