Synonyms and Antonyms of sign

A sign (L. signum) is any distinctive mark by which a thing may be recognized or its presence known, and may be intentional or accidental, natural or more.. A sign (L. signum) is any distinctive mark by which a thing may be recognized or its presence known, and may be intentional or accidental, natural or artificial, suggestive, descriptive, or wholly arbitrary; thus, a blush may be a sign of shame; the footprint of an animal is a sign that it has passed; the sign of a business house now usually declares what is done or kept within, but formerly might be an object having no connection with the business, as "the sign of the trout;" the letters of the alphabet are signs of certain sounds. While a sign may be involuntary, and even unconscious, a signal is always voluntary, and is usually concerted; a ship may show signs of distress to the casual observer, but signals of distress are a distinct appeal for aid. A symptom is a vital phenomenon resulting from a diseased condition; in medical language a sign is an indication of any physical condition, whether morbid or healthy; thus, a hot skin and rapid pulse are symptoms of pneumonia; dulness of some portion of the lungs under percussion is one of the physical signs. Compare AUGUR; CHARACTERISTIC; EMBLEM. (noun)

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

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication)

structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted (noun.artifact)

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

having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) (noun.linkdef)

an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come (noun.event)

mark with one's signature; write one's name (on) (verb.communication)

approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation (verb.social)

engage by written agreement (verb.social)

communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs (verb.communication)

make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate (verb.communication)

used of the language of the deaf (adj.all)

announce one's arrival, e.g. at hotels or airports (verb.communication)

formally assign ownership of (verb.possession)

able or tending to communicate (adj.all)

the extended spatial location of something (noun.location)

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief (noun.cognition)

a notation used by mathematicians (noun.communication)

one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed (noun.communication)

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals (noun.communication)

evidence that helps to solve a problem (noun.communication)

an event as apprehended (noun.event)

something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups (noun.tops)

declare or make legally valid (verb.social)

enter into a contractual arrangement (verb.communication)

transmit thoughts or feelings (verb.communication)

engage or hire for work (verb.social)

the relation between opposed entities (noun.linkdef)

show, express or direct through movement (verb.communication)

communicate or express by writing (verb.communication)

put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (noun.artifact)

sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition (noun.state)

a sign indicating that the quantities on either side are equal (noun.communication)

a sign indicating the operation of addition (noun.communication)

a sign indicating the operation of subtraction (noun.communication)

a sign indicating the extraction of a root (noun.communication)

something serving as a sign of something else (noun.communication)

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement (noun.communication)

a sign visible from the street (noun.communication)

a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way (noun.communication)

an ominous sign that war threatens (noun.event)

a sign of something about to happen (noun.event)

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded (noun.artifact)

the number is used in calling a particular telephone (noun.communication)

a signal to begin (as in a race) (noun.communication)

a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence) (noun.communication)

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather (noun.communication)

system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks (noun.communication)

a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time (noun.communication)

a corner of a page turned down to mark your place (noun.communication)

communication between animals (of the same species) (noun.communication)

an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger (noun.communication)

an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed (noun.communication)

a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over (noun.communication)

a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle (noun.communication)

a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions (noun.communication)

(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position (noun.communication)

(military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown (noun.communication)

a signal transmitted by telegraphy (noun.communication)

the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle (noun.communication)

a silent signal of warning or recognition (noun.communication)

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance (noun.communication)

a signal that involves visual communication (noun.communication)

a signal for attracting attention (noun.communication)

a signal generated by electronic means (noun.communication)

a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation (noun.communication)

signal going into an electronic system (noun.communication)

signal that comes out of an electronic system (noun.communication)

sign at the bottom of (a document) (verb.communication)

append one's signature to (verb.communication)

mark with one's signature (verb.communication)

mark with one's initials (verb.communication)

add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity (verb.communication)

sign in the presence of witnesses (verb.communication)

sign as evidence of legal transfer (verb.communication)

signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code (verb.communication)

send signals by or as if by semaphore (verb.communication)

signal by means of a mirror and the using the sun's rays (verb.communication)

communicate or signal with a flag (verb.communication)

give a signal by whistling (verb.communication)

assign a job to someone outside one's own business (verb.social)

the character of the positive electric pole (noun.linkdef)

the character of the negative electric pole (noun.linkdef)

sign with a mark instead of a name (verb.communication)

large outdoor signboard (noun.artifact)

signboard consisting of two hinged boards that hang front and back from the shoulders of a walker and are used to display advertisements (noun.artifact)

a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information) (noun.artifact)

a small signboard outside the office of a lawyer or doctor, e.g. (noun.artifact)

the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19 (noun.location)

the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20 (noun.location)

the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20 (noun.location)

the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 (noun.location)

the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22 (noun.location)

the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22 (noun.location)

the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 (noun.location)

the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21 (noun.location)

the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21 (noun.location)

the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19 (noun.location)

the eleventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about January 20 to February 18 (noun.location)

the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20 (noun.location)

a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes (noun.location)

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning (noun.state)

language expressed by visible hand gestures (noun.communication)

sign as evidence of legal transfer (verb.communication)

denote or connote (verb.communication)

convey or express a meaning (verb.communication)

notice or perceive (verb.perception)

be a precursor of (verb.change)

make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate (verb.communication)

be a signal for or a symptom of (verb.communication)

make conspicuous or noteworthy (verb.communication)

point out carefully and clearly (verb.communication)

communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs (verb.communication)

provide with traffic signals (verb.possession)

making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it (noun.communication)

someone who expresses strong approval (noun.person)

someone who signs and is bound by a document (noun.person)

someone who can use sign language to communicate (noun.person)

language expressed by visible hand gestures (noun.communication)

someone who communicates by signals (noun.person)

a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law (noun.communication)

having a pair of equal and opposite charges (adj.all)

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (noun.communication)

the act of signing your name; writing your signature (as on a document) (noun.act)

your name written in your own handwriting (noun.communication)

structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted (noun.artifact)

place signs, as along a road (verb.contact)

a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon (noun.cognition)

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques (noun.cognition)

the scientific study of language (noun.cognition)