Antonyms for signal

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb

Spell : sig-nl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪg nl

Definition of signal

Origin : late 14c., "visible sign, indication," from Old French signal, seignal "seal, imprint, sign, mark," from Medieval Latin signale "a signal," from Late Latin signalis (adj.) "used as a signal, pertaining to a sign," from Latin signum "signal, sign" (see sign (n.)). Restricted sense "agreed-upon sign (to commence or desist, etc.) is from 1590s. Meaning "modulation of an electric current" is from 1855.

adj extraordinary, outstanding
noun indication; authorization
verb indicate; give a sign to

Example sentences :

As she spoke, Geta lifted the curtain, and Philothea instantly obeyed the signal.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Each instinctively touched the other's arm, as a signal for silence.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

For months I had received daily and hourly the most signal benefits from his hands.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

The appearance of Mr. Gladstone was the signal for great applause.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Cissy sent her a look, a signal, and rose; she stood by the doorway.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

Such questions were always a signal for an unlocking of tongues around the circle.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

For all her dullness, it was a signal from Sally that saved Andrew.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Fear, as we understand it, was in itself a signal of advance.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

It was too dark to see a signal if one had been placed for him in the usual manner.
Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson

It appeared as if the retirement of the two companies was the signal for their attack.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

Synonyms for signal

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