meaning

Plural: meanings

Noun

• That which is intended to be expressed or understood.
• the message that is intended or expressed or signified
  • "what is the meaning of this sentence"
• the idea that is intended
  • "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
• The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
• The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.
• The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
• Intention.

Verb

• mean or intend to express or convey
• have as a logical consequence
• denote or connote
• have in mind as a purpose
• have a specified degree of importance
• intend to refer to
• destine or designate for a certain purpose
• present participle and gerund of mean

Adjective Satellite

• rich in significance or implication
  • "a meaning look"

Adj

• Having a (specified) intention.
• Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful.

Examples

• the meaning of life
• The number of persons attending the vigil had a lot of meaning to the families.
• The true MEANING of a word often gets lost in the rush to score points.

Synonyms

entail, have in mind, imply, import, intend, mean, pregnant, significance, significant, signification, signify, stand for, substance, think, think of, acceptation, aim, definition, flavor, goal, implication, insinuation, intent, parsing, plan, purpose, sense, tone

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