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signa written or printed display of information

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a written or printed display of information

Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪn/

Korean meaning: 표지판, 간판

Korean pronunciation: 사인 (강세: 사인)

Example Sentences

  • I forgot to sign the birthday card and gave it anyway - talk about a signature move!
  • The 'Do Not Disturb' sign on his door didn't stop his cat from meowing loudly.
  • She waited for a sign from the universe, but got a parking ticket instead.

sign

NOUN

//saɪn//

a written or printed display of information

sign concept
💡 Concept

A tourist reads the directional sign to find their destination

sign rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The sign creates a perfect line with its brilliant shine!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/saɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/saɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootsign

Origin

라틴어 'signum'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '표시, 신호'를 의미했습니다. 고대 로마에서 군대의 깃발이나 표식을 가리키는 말로 사용되다가, 점차 모든 종류의 표시나 신호를 뜻하게 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

linefinemineshinewine
line
fine
mine
shine
wine

🔗Collocations

warning sign
sign a contract
traffic sign
sign language
good sign
sign up
no sign of

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I forgot to sign the birthday card and gave it anyway - talk about a signature move!

😄 Fun example

The 'Do Not Disturb' sign on his door didn't stop his cat from meowing loudly.

😄 Fun example

She waited for a sign from the universe, but got a parking ticket instead.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

signalsymbolindicationmarkevidence

Antonyms

hideconcealunsigned

Related

signaturesignagesignifysignificantdesign

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