Kilo Lingo

sign

/saɪn/

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Translation

A mark, object, or notice that gives you information or shows something.

Word origin

From Old French signe, from Latin signum, meaning a mark or token.

Origin
Old French
Root
signum

Grammar

Gender
Pluralsigns

Examples

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Here "sign" means a notice that gives information.

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Here "sign" means something that shows what may happen.

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"Signs" is the plural of "sign".

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This word is part of lesson 20.