Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of sign
"The doctor noticed several warning signs that indicated his patient might be suffering from an infection."
In plain English: Signs are visible clues that show you something is happening or tell you important information.
"There were warning signs on the highway indicating that the road ahead was closed for construction."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sign
"He signs his name at the bottom of every contract he receives."
In plain English: To sign means to communicate by making hand gestures instead of speaking.
"The doctor asked me to sign the consent form before the procedure."
Derived from Old English siġn, this plural form traces back to Proto-Germanic siginą with an original meaning of "mark" or "token." It ultimately stems from the Proto-Indo-European root seigh- signifying "to show up" or "appear.