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Q: How is the word 'sign' distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of sign are mark , note , symptom , and token . While all these words mean "a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible," sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason. // encouraging signs for the economy

Q: When is it sensible to use 'mark' instead of 'sign'?

The words mark and sign are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance. // a mark of a good upbringing

Q: When could 'note' be used to replace 'sign'?

The synonyms note and sign are sometimes interchangeable, but note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic. // a note of irony in her writing

Q: Where would 'symptom' be a reasonable alternative to 'sign'?

While the synonyms symptom and sign are close in meaning, symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition. // rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay

Q: When can 'token' be used instead of 'sign'?

While in some cases nearly identical to sign , token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible. // this gift is a token of our esteem

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as in to autograph

to write one's name on (as a document) you'll have to sign the contract for it to be legal

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noun

ˈsīn

as in gesture

a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling made a sign for the audience to be quiet

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as in symbol

a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader an "and" sign

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How is the word sign distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of sign are mark, note, symptom, and token. While all these words mean "a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible," sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason.

encouraging signs for the economy

When is it sensible to use mark instead of sign?

The words mark and sign are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance.

a mark of a good upbringing

When could note be used to replace sign?

The synonyms note and sign are sometimes interchangeable, but note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic.

a note of irony in her writing

Where would symptom be a reasonable alternative to sign?

While the synonyms symptom and sign are close in meaning, symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition.

rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay

When can token be used instead of sign?

While in some cases nearly identical to sign, token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible.

this gift is a token of our esteem

Examples of sign in a Sentence

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The French outlet claimed Netflix subscribers in France signed agreements with a Dutch subsidiary, Netflix International BV, to reduce the parent company’s tax charges in the 2019 and 2020 filing periods. —

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 Desmond Webb, 37, signed a plea deal for aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony. —

Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024

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Very few were around before 2010 – a sign of Spain’s relatively recent dramatic growth. —

John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 Research has found that new fathers and co-parents can experience signs of PPD. —

Wendy Wisner, Health, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sign

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Tickets are $22; a VIP upgrade, $17, includes preferred seating (five minutes before general admission), a stage pass and post-show digital photos with cast members, a show poster autographed by the cast and 25% off concessions.

Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Started in 1979, The Hollywood Show is a large pop culture event currently held four times a year in Los Angeles during which actors, writers, performers and various celebrities interact with fans while autographing merchandise and taking photos.

Anne Easton, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024