Signal
noun/verb
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
A signal is a sound, gesture, or light that tells us something important, like a stop sign telling cars to stop.
Examples
- The teacher raised her hand to give a signal for quiet.
- The dog barks as a signal that someone is at the door.
- When the light turns green, it is a signal to go.
Synonyms
sign
clue
message
warning
alert
hint
Antonyms
silence
confusion
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