signed
word · lemma: sign
Definition
'Signed' is the past tense and past participle of 'sign'. It can mean wrote your name on a document, agreed to something officially, or communicated with a gesture or sign.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'signed' refers to writing a name on a document: 'signed the contract'. In news and sports, it often means officially joined or agreed: 'signed with the team'. It can also appear with gestures: 'signed to me to come closer'. Don't confuse it with the noun 'sign' meaning a symbol or notice.
Example Sentences
I signed the form this morning.
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She signed with a new company last week.
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He signed for me to sit down.
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I already signed it, so we can send it now.
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The club signed him after a great season in France.
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She signed to the waiter that we needed the check.
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