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SIGNALS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Signals.

Signals - as a noun

Any incitement to action

Example: "He awaited the signal to start"

An electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical energyelectricitypower
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Signals - as an adjective satellite

Notably out of the ordinary

Example: "The year saw one signal triumph for the labour party"

Signals - as a verb

Communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

Example: "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
signsignalisesignalize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicateintercommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be a signal for or a symptom of

Example: "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bespeakbetokenindicatepoint
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tell
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The traffic signals at the intersection were malfunctioning."
"He couldn't understand the signals she was giving him."
"The satellite received weak signals from outer space."
"She used hand signals to communicate with the deaf person."
"The dog responded to his owner's training signals."
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Word Game Points

Is SIGNALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, signals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SIGNALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SIGNALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, signals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SIGNALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SIGNALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, signals is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SIGNALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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