sign
Translation
sign, notice, indication, gesture
Examples
The stop sign is red.
The stop sign is red.
A fever is a sign of illness.
A fever is a sign of illness.
He gave me a sign to be quiet.
He gave me a sign to be quiet.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the sign)) of (sth.) a mark or indication of (sth.) The flowers are a sign of spring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: symbol, indication, mark, gesture
Etymology
From Latin 'signum' meaning 'mark, token'.
Memory Tips
Think of a road sign or a sign of the times. It's something that points to or indicates something else.