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Meaning of 'meaning' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Meaning [ n.]
- That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.
- That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint.
- Sense; power of thinking.
2 . Meaning [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
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Meaning of 'meaning' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . meaning [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the message that is intended or expressed or signified
Example in sentence:
  • the import of his announcement was ambiguous;
  • the significance of a red traffic light;
  • the signification of Chinese characters;
  • what is the meaning of this sentence
Meaning (2):
- the idea that is intended
Example in sentence:
  • What is the meaning of this proverb?
3 . meaning [ s]
Meaning (3):
- rich in significance or implication
Example in sentence:
  • a meaning look;
  • a significant silence

Nearby Words:

meach meacock mead meadow meadowsweet meadowwort meadowy meager meagerly meagerness

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