How to sign later in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 4)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with the thumb of your hand against the palm of your non-dominant hand. The movement of this sign is done by bending your index finger forward a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for later
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for later
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 4)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand near you with your palm oriented away from yourself and your index finger facing up. Then, slightly move your hand forward a couple of times, bending your wrist as you do this.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for later
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

Sign #3 (3 of 4)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with the thumb of your hand against the palm of your non-dominant hand. At the beginning of the sign, the index finger of your dominant hand should be facing up and then you should bend your wrist down so that your index finger is facing down.

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Beginning and End Frames

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for later
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for later
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #4 (4 of 4)

Definition:

After time

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand near you with your palm oriented away from yourself and your index finger facing up. Then move your hand forward, slightly bending your wrist as you do this, ending with your index finger facing forward.

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Example Video

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Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for later
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

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