CEFR A1

sign

noun

Meaning

A mark or shape that represents something, like a letter, number, or symbol.

Examples

The road had a 'STOP' sign.
She wrote her name as a sign of agreement.

Synonyms: mark, symbol, indication, signal

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sign (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /saɪn/

Definition

A mark or shape that represents something, like a letter, number, or symbol.

Examples

The road had a 'STOP' sign.
She wrote her name as a sign of agreement.
The doctor put a sign on the door to say 'Do Not Disturb'.

How to Use sign

sign of (prepositional phrase): Something that shows or suggests something else. — "The dark clouds are a sign of rain."
sign up for (phrasal verb): To agree to join or take part in something. — "I will sign up for the cooking class."
sign in (phrasal verb): To write your name or a code to show you have arrived or entered. — "Please sign in at the reception desk."
sign out (phrasal verb): To write your name or a code to show you have left. — "Remember to sign out when you leave the library."

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