Synonyms for countersign
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
Forms
- Plural
- countersigns → passwords, watchwords, words, paroles…
Example sentences
- password I don't know if I can memorize this long password.
- watchword Tom gave the watchword and was allowed in.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| countersign | falling | |
| password | rising | |
| watchword | steady | |
| countersignature | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- word1
- 6 letters
- parole2
- 8 letters
- password2
- 9 letters
- watchword2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (parole2 = 2 syllables).