Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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token | Yes | Yes | No | No |
sign | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
token (noun) | sign (noun) |
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a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines | structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted |
something of sentimental value | a public display of a message |
an individual instance of a type of symbol | a gesture that is part of a sign language |
something serving as a sign of something else | 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 |
token (adjective) | sign (adjective) |
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insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal) | used of the language of the deaf |
token (verb) | sign (verb) |
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be engaged by a written agreement | |
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 |