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meaning

  • noun
  • /ˈmiː.nɪŋ/

The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.

Other meanings

  1. The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.

  2. The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

    “the meaning of life”

Synonyms

  • substance

Related words

  • meaningly
  • meaningness
  • unmeaning

Example sentences

  • “They asked about the meaning of life.”

    Tatoeba · Igider · CC0

  • “I didn't make my meaning clear.”

    Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Middle English "mening".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “meaning” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.