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meaning

Pronunciation:/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. (of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

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

    Example: the meaning of life

  3. The object or concept that a word or phrase denotes, or that which a sentence says.

  4. Intention.

meaning

Pronunciation:/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To lament.

verb

Definitions

  1. To intend.

  2. To convey (a meaning).

  3. To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).

    Example: Does she really mean what she said to him last night?

  4. To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).

    Example: One faltering step means certain death.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a (specified) intention.

  2. Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful.