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- Dictionarymeaning/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
noun
- 1. what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action: "the meaning of the Hindu word is ‘breakthrough, release’" Similar
adjective
- 1. intended to communicate something that is not directly expressed: "she gave Gabriel a meaning look"
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MEANING definition: 1. The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents: 2. importance or value: 3. The…. Learn more.
Meaning is the general word denoting that which is intended to be or actually is expressed or indicated: the meaning of a word or glance. Sense may be used to denote a particular meaning (among others) of a word or phrase: The word is frequently used in this sense.
DEFINE definition: 1. to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: 2. to explain and describe the…. Learn more.
a. : the thing one intends to convey especially by language : purport. Do not mistake my meaning. b. : the thing that is conveyed especially by language : import. Many words have more than one meaning. 2. : something meant or intended : aim. a mischievous meaning was apparent. 3. : significant quality.
The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents: The word "flight" has two different meanings: a plane trip, and the act of running away. The meaning of his gesture was clear. His novels often have (a) hidden meaning. Fewer examples. The meaning of a sentence often depends on stress and intonation.
1. the sense or significance of a word, sentence, symbol, etc; import; semantic or lexical content. 2. the purpose underlying or intended by speech, action, etc. 3. the inner, symbolic, or true interpretation, value, or message: the meaning of a dream. 4. valid content; efficacy: a law with little or no meaning. 5.
Meaning is what a word, action, or concept is all about — its purpose, significance, or definition. If you want to learn the meaning of the word meaning, you just need to look it up in the dictionary.
