ALL meanings of meaning
mean·ing
M m - noun meaning Intended to communicate something that is not directly expressed. 1
- 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
- verb with object meaning to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain. 1
- verb with object meaning to intend to express or indicate: What do you mean by “liberal”? 1
- verb with object meaning to have as its sense or signification; signify: The word “freedom” means many things to many people. Synonyms: denote, indicate; import, imply, connote. 1
- verb with object meaning to bring, cause, or produce as a result: This bonus means that we can take a trip to Florida. 1
- verb with object meaning to have (certain intentions) toward a person: He didn't mean you any harm. 1
- verb with object meaning to have the value of; assume the importance of: Money means everything to them. She means the world to him. 1
- verb without object meaning to be minded or disposed; have intentions: Beware, she means ill, despite her solicitous manner. 1
- idioms meaning mean well, to have good intentions; try to be kind or helpful: Her constant queries about your health must be tiresome, but I'm sure she means well. 1
- noun meaning sense of a word 1
- noun meaning significance 1
- noun meaning intent 1
- noun meaning importance 1
- variable noun meaning 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. 0
- variable noun meaning The meaning of what someone says or of something such as a book or film is the thoughts or ideas that are intended to be expressed by it. 0
- uncountable noun meaning If an activity or action has meaning, it has a purpose and is worthwhile. 0
- noun meaning the sense or significance of a word, sentence, symbol, etc; import; semantic or lexical content 0
- noun meaning the purpose underlying or intended by speech, action, etc 0
- noun meaning the inner, symbolic, or true interpretation, value, or message 0
- noun meaning valid content; efficacy 0
- noun meaning the sense of an expression; its connotation 0
- noun meaning the reference of an expression; its denotation. In recent philosophical writings meaning can be used in both the above senses 0
- adjective meaning expressive of some sense, intention, criticism, etc 0
- noun meaning what is meant; what is intended to be, or in fact is, signified, indicated, referred to, or understood; signification, purport, import, sense, or significance 0
- noun meaning intention; purpose 0
- adjective meaning that has meaning; significant; expressive 0
- adjective meaning intending; having purpose 0
- noun meaning The symbolic value of something. 0
- noun meaning The significance of a thing. 0
- noun meaning (semantics) The objects or concept that a word or phrase denotes, or that which a sentence says. 0
- noun meaning (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Intention. 0
- verb meaning present participle of mean. 0
- adjective meaning Having a (specified) intention. 0
- adjective meaning Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful. 0