English

sign

saɪn
Meaning: a notice displayed giving information or instructions; an indication of something
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The store had a "closed" sign in the window.
The store had a 'closed' sign in the window.
The scientists are searching for signs of the existence of water on Mars.
The scientists are searching for signs of the existence of water on Mars.
The blue sign faded in the sun.
The blue sign faded in the sun.
The sign says long live the old library!
The sign says long live the old library!
The sign is upside down on the door.
The sign is upside down on the door.

Usage Notes

As a noun, it refers to physical objects like boards with text, or more abstractly, to hints or traces that something is occurring.

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