meaning
nounUK /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
US /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
The meaning of something is what it tells you or what it is about.
Can you tell me the meaning of this word?
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2. The purpose or reason something exists or happens.
The meaning of the holiday is to spend time with family.
3. What a person really wants to say, even if the words are different.
She said it was fine, but the meaning was clear: she was upset.
4. The importance or value that something has for someone.
Her old letters have deep meaning for him.
5. In language, the idea that a word or sentence stands for.
The meaning of 'happy' is feeling good inside.