Words / A2

SYN/saɪn/

A sign is a board or notice that gives information: a road sign, follow the signs, a no-smoking sign. It is also a movement or fact that means something: a sign of rain, sign language. Sign is a verb: sign your name, sign a form. Signal is often a light or planned message. Do not confuse sign with sine (maths).

Meaning

A board or notice that gives information, or a movement that means something.

Examples

• “Follow the signs to the exit.”
• “Follow the signs to the car park.”
• “Dark clouds are a sign of rain.”

Good to know

a road / warning sign. a sign of + noun. Verb: sign your name. Close: signal.

Near in meaning

notice

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