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   Mean·ing

   /ˈmēniNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action: "the meaning of the word “supermarket”" Similar definitionsenseexplanationdenotationconnotationinterpretationelucidationexplication
   • ▪ implied or explicit significance: "he gave me a look full of meaning" Similar significancesensesignificationimportthrustdriftgistimplicationtenormessageessencesubstancepurportintentionexpressivenesssignificanceeloquenceimplicationsintimationsinsinuations
   • ▪ important or worthwhile quality; purpose: "this can lead to new meaning in the life of older people" Similar valuevalidityworthconsequenceaccountuseusefulnesssignificancepoint

   adjective

   • 1. intended to communicate something that is not directly expressed: "she gave Gabriel a meaning look"

   Word Origin late Middle English: verbal noun from mean1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. meaningly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEANING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › definitionDefinition Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEFINITION is a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol. How to use definition in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEMICOLON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun [ C ] uk / ˌsem.iˈkəʊ.lɒn / us / ˈsem.iˌkoʊ.lən / Add to word list. B2. the symbol ; used in writing between two parts of a sentence, usually when each of the two parts could form grammatical sentences on their own. A semicolon can also separate the things in a list. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Punctuation. abbreviated.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmeaning noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of meaning noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. meaning. noun. OPAL W. /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ of sound/word/sign. [uncountable, countable] meaning (of something) the thing or idea that a sound, word, sign, etc. represents. What's the meaning of this word? Words often have several meanings. I am using the word with its original meaning.

6. www.dictionary.comDictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words

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   Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. Word of the Day. May 01, 2024 haku. [ hah -koo ] Meaning and examples. Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox! By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip. AnyClip Product Demo 2022.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMEANING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. variable noun. The meaning of a word, expression, or gesture is the thing or idea that it refers to or represents and which can be explained using other words. I hadn't a clue to the meaning of 'activism'. [ + of] I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMEAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MEAN meaning: 1. to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact: 2. used to add emphasis to…. Learn more.