sign
gb/sˈaɪn/ us/sˈaɪn/
A1
انگلیسی
~ 1100
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
A1
entity
1
A board or mark giving information
Something you can see, like a board or symbol, that tells you information or gives directions.
الگوی کاربرد:
a sign [shows/says] [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sign' with 'signal'. A sign is usually a fixed object giving information, while a signal is an action or sound to communicate something.
هممعنیها
notice (Often used for written announcements, especially on paper or boards.)
متضادها
blank (Indicates there is no message or information displayed.)
ترکیبهای رایج
road sign
|warning sign
|shop sign
|no entry sign
موضوعها
daily life
|travel
|communication
|daily_life
نمونهها
- The stop sign was clearly visible at the corner.
- She hung a 'Closed' sign on the shop door.
- The hotel had a large neon sign above the entrance.
- I missed the turn because I didn’t see the road sign.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The stop sign is red.
- There is a big sign on the wall.
- The shop has a new sign.
- I read the sign before I went in.
اسم
A2
entity
2
An indication of something existing or coming
Something that shows something else is true or will happen.
الگوی کاربرد:
a sign of [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sign' with 'signal'. A signal is often an action sent to someone, while a sign can be any evidence of something.
هممعنیها
indication (More formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
متضادها
absence (Indicates that there is no evidence or proof of something.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sign of trouble
|early sign
|clear sign
|warning sign
موضوعها
emotions
|daily life
|health
|communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Dark clouds are a sign that it will rain.
- Her smile was a clear sign of happiness.
- The sudden drop in sales was a worrying sign for the company.
- Fever can be a sign of infection.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
- Her smile is a sign of joy.
- A cough can be a sign of illness.
- The empty streets are a sign of danger.
فعل
A2
action
3
Write name to approve or agree
To write your name on something to show you agree or accept it.
الگوی کاربرد:
to sign [a document/contract/form]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'sign' (to write your name) with 'signal' (to give a gesture).
هممعنیها
endorse (More formal; often used for official approval, especially in politics or finance.)
متضادها
refuse to sign (To decline to provide your signature and therefore not approve.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sign a contract
|sign an agreement
|sign a form
|sign a letter
موضوعها
business
|law
|daily life
|communication
نمونهها
- Please sign the form at the bottom of the page.
- She signed the contract yesterday afternoon.
- He refused to sign the agreement until changes were made.
- You must sign here to confirm your booking.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Please sign your name here.
- She signed the paper.
- He signed the form at the desk.
- I will not sign this paper.
اسم
B1
entity
4
Gesture communicating meaning without words
A movement or action that shows what you mean without words.
الگوی کاربرد:
make/give [someone] a sign
هممعنیها
gesture (A broader term for any body movement used to communicate.)
متضادها
speech (Using spoken words instead of gestures.)
ترکیبهای رایج
hand sign
|peace sign
|give a sign
موضوعها
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- He gave me a thumbs-up as a sign that everything was okay.
- The referee made a hand sign to stop play.
- They use special signs to communicate underwater.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He gave me a peace sign.
- She made a hand sign to me.
- He waved as a sign to come closer.
فعل
B1
action
5
Communicate using sign language
To talk using hand movements and signs instead of speaking.
الگوی کاربرد:
to sign [a word/message]
هممعنیها
gesture (Less precise; not necessarily part of a formal language system.)
متضادها
speak (To use spoken words instead of signs.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sign fluently
|sign to each other
موضوعها
communication
|language
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- She can sign fluently in American Sign Language.
- They signed to each other across the room.
- He signed 'thank you' before leaving.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- She can sign very well.
- They signed to each other in class.
- He signed 'hello' to me.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
sign
IPA
GB/sˈaɪn/
US/sˈaɪn/
هجاها و تکیه
sign (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (sign)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: sign
- Plural: signs
Verb
- Base: sign
- 3rd Person Singular: signs
- Present Participle: signing
- Past: signed
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
signs
noun
signing
verb
signed
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
insignificant
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
signage
noun
signatory
noun
عبارتها
sign in
1/sˈaɪn ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Record arrival or log into system
To write your name when you arrive somewhere, or enter information to use a computer system.
نمونهها
- Please sign in at reception before your appointment.
- You need to sign in with your username and password.
sign of the times
1/sˈaɪn əv ðə tˈaɪmz/
idiom
Something showing today's trends/issues
Something that shows what life or society is like now.
نمونهها
- The rise in online shopping is a sign of the times.
- Empty malls are just another sign of the times.
sign off
1/sˈaɪn ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
End communication or approve officially
To finish speaking/writing in a message, or to give official approval for something.
نمونهها
- The manager signed off on the budget proposal.
- The news anchor signed off with a smile.
sign off
1/sˈaɪn ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
end a communication
to finish speaking or writing to people and say goodbye.
نمونهها
- She signed off with a quick thank-you to the audience.
- The host signs off every episode with the same joke.
- I’ll sign off now and send the full notes tomorrow.
sign out
1/sˈaɪn ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Record leaving or log out of system
To write your name when you leave somewhere, or close your account session on a computer.
نمونهها
- Don't forget to sign out when you leave the building.
- You should always sign out after using public computers.
sign up
1/sˈaɪn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Register for an activity or service
To put your name on a list to join or take part in something.
نمونهها
- You can sign up for the class online.
- He signed up to volunteer at the event.