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sign vs clue

clue vs sign

sign and clue both are nouns.

sign is an adjective but clue is not an adjective.

sign and clue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sign Yes Yes Yes No
clue Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clue is a hypernym of sign; that is, clue is a word with a broader meaning than sign:
  • sign: a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
  • clue: evidence that helps to solve a problem
Other hypernyms of sign include clew, cue.
sign (noun) clue (noun)
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted a slight indication
a public display of a message evidence that helps to solve a problem
a gesture that is part of a sign language
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
a character indicating a relation between quantities
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
sign (adjective) clue (adjective)
used of the language of the deaf
sign (verb) clue (verb)
be engaged by a written agreement roll into a ball
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
communicate in sign language
place signs, as along a road
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
engage by written agreement
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