signs
word · lemma: sign
/ˈsaɪnz/
synz
/sˈaɪnz/
synz
Definition
Plural of 'sign'. A sign can be a notice or symbol with information, or something that shows that something is happening or is true.
Usage & Nuances
Common in two main uses: physical 'signs' like road or shop signs, and abstract 'signs' meaning clues or indications. 'Signs of' is very common: 'signs of stress', 'signs of rain'. Don't confuse it with the verb 'signs' meaning 'writes a signature'.
Spanish: señales - letreros - signosPortuguese (BR): sinais - placas - sinais (indícios)Portuguese (PT): sinais - placas - sinais (indícios)Chinese (Simplified): 标志 - 迹象 - 招牌Chinese (Traditional): 標誌 - 跡象 - 招牌Hindi: संकेत - निशान - बोर्डArabic: علامات - إشارات - لافتاتBengali: চিহ্ন - সাইনবোর্ডRussian: знаки - вывескиJapanese: 標識（ひょうしき） - サインVietnamese: dấu hiệu - biển báoKorean: 표지판 - 징후Turkish: işaretler - tabelaUrdu: نشانیاں - علامتیںIndonesian: biển báo - dấu hiệu
Example Sentences
I can read the street signs now.
basic
There are signs of rain today.
basic
The store has big signs in the window.
basic
The kid was tired, but there were no signs of a fever.
natural
We missed the turn because the signs were hard to see.
natural
Looking back, the signs were obvious, but we ignored them.
natural