meaning

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sense or feeling of what something represents or symbolizes

“The meaning of life is a question that has puzzled philosophers for centuries.”

2. noun

the sense intended to be conveyed

“The politician’s words conveyed a meaning of hope and renewal.”

3. noun

a person’s sense of purpose or aim

“She found her meaning in helping others.”

4. verb

to give a particular interpretation or explanation to something

“The teacher helped the students to meaning the complex poem.”

5. verb

to have a particular sense or feeling about something

“The novel meant a lot to her.”

6. verb

to intend or signify

“The message meant to convey a sense of urgency.”

7. verb

to have an understanding or significance

“The discovery meant a lot for the scientific community.”

8. verb

to have a particular interpretation or explanation

“The critics meant the movie in different ways.”

9. verb

to signify or indicate

“The symbol meant danger.”

10. verb

to be significant or important

“The new policy meant big changes for the company.”

11. verb

to have a particular sense or feeling

“The experience meant a lot to her.”

12. verb

to intend or signify something

“The message meant to be taken seriously.”

13. verb

to convey or imply a particular sense or feeling

“The words meant sadness and regret.”

14. verb

to indicate or signify something

“The gesture meant respect.”

15. verb

to signify or imply something

“The silence meant agreement.”

Synonyms

  • interpretation
  • sense
  • significance

Antonyms

  • absurdity
  • meaninglessness