signs

Noun

sign (countable and uncountable, plural signs)

1. A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
   • Their angry expressions were a clear sign they didn't want to talk.

   Synonyms:

   indication, evidence

   1. An omen.
      • "It's a sign of the end of the world," the doom prophet said.
   2. A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, can be detected objectively by someone other than the patient.
      • Signs of disease are objective, whereas symptoms are subjective.
2. A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
   • The sharp sign indicates that the pitch of the note is raised a half step.

   Synonyms:

   mark, marking, signal, symbol, token

3. (Australia, Canada, US, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.
   • The hunters found deer sign at the end of the trail.
4. A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
   • The sign in the window advertised a room for rent.

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