Sign vs. Sing
Difference Between Sign and Sing
Signnoun
A visible indication.
Their angry expressions were a clear sign they didn't want to talk.Those clouds show signs of raining soon.Those clouds show little sign of raining soon.Signs of disease are objective, whereas symptoms are subjective.The sharp sign indicates that the pitch of the note is raised a half step.I gave them a thumbs-up sign.Singverb
(intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
"I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera.Signnoun
Physical evidence left by an animal.
The hunters found deer sign at the end of the trail.Singverb
(transitive) To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization.
Signnoun
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
The sign in the window advertised a room for rent.I missed the sign at the corner so I took the wrong turn.Singverb
(transitive) To soothe with singing.
to sing somebody to sleepSignnoun
A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
Singverb
To confess under interrogation.
Signnoun
(astrology) An astrological sign.
Your sign is Taurus? That's no surprise.Singverb
To make a small, shrill sound.
The air sings in passing through a crevice.a singing kettleSignnoun
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity. (Note: it is improper to place a sign on the number zero)
I got the magnitude right, but the sign was wrong.Singverb
To relate in verse; to celebrate in poetry.
Signnoun
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
Singverb
(intransitive) To display fine qualities; to stand out as excellent.
The sauce really makes this lamb sing.Signnoun
(uncountable) Sign language in general.
Sorry, I don't know sign very well.Singverb
(ergative) To be capable of being sung; to produce a certain effect by being sung.
Signnoun
An omen.
"It's a sign of the end of the world," the doom prophet said.Singnoun
A gathering at which people sing songs.
Signnoun
(medicine) A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, is unlikely to be noticed by the patient.
Singverb
deliver by singing;
Sing Christmas carolsSignnoun
A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
Singverb
produce tones with the voice;
She was singing while she was cookingMy brother sings very wellSignverb
To make a mark
Singverb
to make melodious sounds;
The nightingale was singingSignverb
To seal (a document etc.) with an identifying seal or symbol.
The Queen signed her letter with the regal signet.Singverb
make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound;
the kettle was singingthe bullet sang past his earSignverb
(transitive) To mark, to put or leave a mark on.
Singverb
divulge confidential information or secrets;
Be careful--his secretary talksSignverb
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it.
Signverb
(transitive) More generally, to write one's signature on (something) as a means of identification etc.
I forgot to sign that letter to my aunt.Signverb
To write (one's name) as a signature.
Just sign your name at the bottom there.I received a letter from some woman who signs herself ‘Mrs Trellis’.Signverb
(intransitive) To write one's signature.
Please sign on the dotted line.Signverb
(intransitive) To finalise a contractual agreement to work for a given sports team, record label etc.
Signverb
(transitive) To engage (a sports player, musician etc.) in a contract.
It was a great month. I managed to sign three major players.Signverb
To make the sign of the cross
Signverb
(transitive) To bless (someone or something) with the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross.
Signverb
(reflexive) To cross oneself.
Signverb
To indicate
Signverb
(intransitive) To communicate using a gesture or signal.
Signverb
(transitive) To communicate using gestures to (someone).
He signed me that I should follow him through the doorway.Signverb
(intransitive) To use sign language.
Signverb
(transitive) To furnish (a road etc.) with signs.
Signnoun
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened);
he showed signs of strainthey welcomed the signs of springSignnoun
a public display of a (usually written) message;
he posted signs in all the shop windowsSignnoun
any communication that encodes a message;
signals from the boat suddenly stoppedSignnoun
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted;
the highway was lined with signboardsSignnoun
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
Signnoun
(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease;
there were no signs of asphixiationSignnoun
having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges);
he got the polarity of the battery reversedcharges of opposite signSignnoun
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come;
he hoped it was an auguryit was a sign from GodSignnoun
a gesture that is part of a sign language
Signnoun
a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified;
The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrarySignnoun
a character indicating a relation between quantities;
don't forget the minus signSignverb
mark with one's signature; write one's name (on);
She signed the letter and sent it offPlease sign hereSignverb
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation;
All parties ratified the peace treatyHave you signed your contract yet?Signverb
be engaged by a written agreement;
He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18The soprano signed to sing the new operaSignverb
engage by written agreement;
They signed two new pitchers for the next seasonSignverb
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs;
He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gestureThe diner signaled the waiters to bring the menuSignverb
place signs, as along a road;
sign an intersectionThis road has been signedSignverb
communicate in sign language;
I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousinSignverb
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
Signadjective
used of the language of the deaf
