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English Symbols And Signs

What are symbols and signs?
Symbols and signs are objects used to show the meaning of something.
For example, if you see this symbol =), it means happiness or happy. It is an object which is used to show happiness without writing the word ‘happiness.’
What are some common symbols and signs?
Symbol: $
Name: dollar sign
Use: to show the value of something
Example: The watch costs $10.
Symbol: %
Name: percent sign
Use: to show percentage
Example: He got 70% on his exam.
Symbol: @
Name: at symbol
Use: to represent the word ‘at’
Example: My email is englishisfun@english.com
Symbol: &
Name: ampersand
Use: to represent the word ‘and’
Symbol: *
Name: asterisk
Use: to point to another part of the page which gives more information
Example: The study showed that learning a language can make you smarter.*
Symbol: #
Name: hash / number sign
Use: to represent the meaning of ‘number’
Example: My # is 555 555.
Symbol: =
Name: equals
Use: to show the answer of a mathematics statement
Example: Two cauliflowers and 3 carrots = 5 vegetables.
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