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- [sahyn in]
- /saɪn ɪn/
- /saɪn ɪn/
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- [sahyn in]
- /saɪn ɪn/
Definitions of sign in words
- noun sign in a token; indication. 1
- noun sign in any object, action, event, pattern, etc., that conveys a meaning. 1
- noun sign in a conventional or arbitrary mark, figure, or symbol used as an abbreviation for the word or words it represents. 1
- noun sign in a motion or gesture used to express or convey an idea, command, decision, etc.: Her nod was a sign that it was time to leave. 1
- noun sign in a notice, bearing a name, direction, warning, or advertisement, that is displayed or posted for public view: a traffic sign; a store sign. 1
- noun sign in a trace; vestige: There wasn't a sign of them. 1
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Origin of sign in
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; noun use of verb phrase sign in
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Parts of speech for Sign in
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sign in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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sign in usage trend in Literature
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verb sign in
- accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- arrive — When a person or vehicle arrives at a place, they come to it at the end of a journey.
- blow in — to arrive or enter suddenly
- bob up — to come up unexpectedly; appear suddenly