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The stop sign tells cars to stop.
What does Sign mean?
something that gives information, or to write your name.
Dictionary definition
A mark, notice, gesture, or clue that gives information; also, to write your name.
Example sentences
Sign in a sentence
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Dark clouds can be a sign of rain.
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Readers look for a sign that shows how a character's feelings are changing.
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Practice 1
What does sign mean?
A sign can show a message, clue, or direction.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to sign?
A signal can give information in a way similar to a sign.
Practice 3
Which word is related to sign?
A signature is a person's signed name.
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MeaningSign means something that gives information, or to write your name.
ExampleExample: The stop sign tells cars to stop.
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Synonyms
Words like Sign
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceA contrast when no sign or signal is given.
blanknessA contrast when no mark or information appears.
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Word family
Sign word family
Base word
sign
noun
signs
More than one sign.
verb
signed
Wrote a name or gave a sign in the past.
verb
signing
Writing a name or using signs now.
noun
signature
A person's written name.
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Hint for students
something that gives information, or to write your name.
Common mix-up
Sign does not always mean something that gives information. In some sentences, it means write your name.
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Write two short sentences that use sign in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: Dark clouds can be a sign of rain. Clue words: dark, clouds, rain. Ask: Which meaning of sign does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of sign in this model sentence: "Dark clouds can be a sign of rain." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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