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meaning

mean·ing
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mee-ning]
    • /ˈmi nɪŋ/
    • /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mee-ning]
    • /ˈmi nɪŋ/

Definitions of meaning word

  • noun meaning what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word. 1
  • noun meaning the end, purpose, or significance of something: What is the meaning of life? What is the meaning of this intrusion? 1
  • noun meaning Linguistics. the nonlinguistic cultural correlate, reference, or denotation of a linguistic form; expression. linguistic content (opposed to expression). 1
  • adjective meaning intentioned (usually used in combination): She's a well-meaning person. 1
  • adjective meaning full of significance; expressive: a meaning look. 1
  • verb with object meaning to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate. 1
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Origin of meaning

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (noun); see mean1, -ing1, -ing2

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Parts of speech for Meaning

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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meaning popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for meaning

noun meaning

  • definition — A definition is a statement giving the meaning of a word or expression, especially in a dictionary.
  • substance — that of which a thing consists; physical matter or material: form and substance.
  • interpretation — the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation.
  • connotation — The connotations of a particular word or name are the ideas or qualities which it makes you think of.
  • significance — importance; consequence: the significance of the new treaty.

adjective meaning

  • connotative — (of a word or expression) signifying or suggestive of an associative or secondary meaning in addition to the primary meaning: A connotative word such as “steely” would never be used when referring to a woman.
  • significant — important; of consequence.
All 64 Synonyms of meaning

Antonyms for meaning

noun meaning

  • outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
  • insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
  • exterior — Forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.
  • exteriority — Surface; externality.
All 4 Antonyms of meaning

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