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signs

[ saɪnz ]

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road

objects, symbols, letters, or numbers displayed to give information or directions to drivers

Synonyms

indicators, symbols

Examples of usage

The signs along the highway warned of construction ahead.
She didn't see the stop sign and almost drove through the intersection.

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astrology

the twelve divisions of the zodiac, each named for a constellation

Synonyms

horoscope signs, zodiac symbols

Examples of usage

What's your zodiac sign?
According to my horoscope, I should avoid making any major decisions today.

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indication

to show the existence or truth of something by giving evidence or proof

Synonyms

indicate, show

Examples of usage

The dark clouds signs a storm approaching.
Her smile signed her approval of the plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "signs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinais

sinais de trânsito
sinais de aviso

🇮🇳 संकेत

संकेत चिह्न
संकेत संकेत

🇩🇪 Zeichen

Verkehrsschilder
Anzeichen

🇮🇩 tanda

rambu-rambu
tanda peringatan

🇺🇦 знаки

дорожні знаки
знаки попередження

🇵🇱 znaki

znaki drogowe
oznaki

🇯🇵 サイン

標識
兆候

🇫🇷 signes

panneaux de signalisation
signes d'avertissement

🇪🇸 señales

señales de tráfico
signos de advertencia

🇹🇷 işaretler

trafik işaretleri
uyarı işaretleri

🇰🇷 표지

교통 표지판
경고 신호

🇸🇦 علامات

إشارات المرور
إشارات تحذير

🇨🇿 značky

dopravní značky
výstražné značky

🇸🇰 značky

dopravné značky
výstražné značky

🇨🇳 标志

交通标志
警告标志

🇸🇮 znaki

prometni znaki
opozorilni znaki

🇮🇸 merki

umferðarmerki
viðvörunarmerki

🇰🇿 белгілер

жол белгілері
ескерту белгілері

🇬🇪 ნიშნები

საგზაო ნიშნები
გამაფრთხილებელი ნიშნები

🇦🇿 işarələr

yol nişanları
xəbərdarlıq işarələri

🇲🇽 señales

señales de tráfico
signos de advertencia

Word origin

The word 'signs' originated from the Latin word 'signum', meaning a mark or token. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to symbols, indications, and astrological significance. Signs play a crucial role in communication, providing information, warnings, and guidance in different contexts.