meaning

pronunciation

How to pronounce meaning in British English: UK [ˈmiːnɪŋ] word uk audio image

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Noun:

the message that is intended or expressed or signified
the idea that is intended
Adjective:

rich in significance or implication

Word Origin

meaning (n.): "sense, import, intent," c. 1300, from mean (v.).

Synonym

n.

definition essence intent signification point thrust denotation gist drift connotation sense message suggestion effect implication purport tenor content

n.

intention design ends object significance aim purport goal purpose

Antonym

adj.

Example

1. Is there meaning in writing columns ?

2. Pretty funny of gift meaning , do you agree ?

3. Is its meaning the same as in earlier periods ?

4. Do you agree with this gift meaning ?

5. The implied meaning was : print will be dead as soon as we students have taken over from you oldies .

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