Sekirov Dictionary

meaning

/ˈmiː.nɪŋ/

noun 4
adjective 2
forms 3
phrases 1

noun4

the idea people understand from a word, a group of words or a sign
•
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
- The number of persons attending the vigil had a lot of meaning to the families.
•
Intention.
- It was their meaning to take what they needed by strong hand. — 1610
The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.

adjective2

•
Having a (specified) intention.
- Well/ill meaning.
•
Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful.
- There was a meaning pause, broken by old Stein again clapping his hands. — 1907

forms

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Phrases with meaning

take the meaning
To interpret someone's argument.

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