* Noun: This is the most common usage, referring to a symbol, mark, or gesture that represents something else.
* Examples: "The store has a big sign outside." "She gave him a sign to be quiet."
* Verb: This usage means to make a signal or to make a gesture.
* Examples: "The dog signed with its tail." "He signed the contract."
* Adjective: In this case, "sign" means significant or important.
* Example: "This is a sign of the times."
To understand the part of speech, you need to consider the context in which the word is used.