meaning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the message that is intended or expressed or signified
   signification; import; significance.
   
   • what is the meaning of this sentence
   • the significance of a red traffic light
   • the signification of Chinese characters
   • the import of his announcement was ambiguous
2. noun the idea that is intended
   substance.
   
   • What is the meaning of this proverb?
3. verb mean or intend to express or convey
   intend; mean.
   
   • You never understand what I mean!
   • what do his words intend?
4. verb have as a logical consequence
   imply; entail; mean.
   
   • The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
5. verb denote or connote
   signify; intend; stand for; mean.
   
   • `maison' means `house' in French
   • An example sentence would show what this word means
6. verb have in mind as a purpose
   intend; think; mean.
   
   • I mean no harm
   • I only meant to help you
   • She didn't think to harm me
   • We thought to return early that night
7. verb have a specified degree of importance
   mean.
   
   • My ex-husband means nothing to me
   • Happiness means everything
8. verb intend to refer to
   think of; mean; have in mind.
   
   • I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France
   • Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!
9. verb destine or designate for a certain purpose
   mean.
   
   • These flowers were meant for you
10. adjective satellite rich in significance or implication
    significant; pregnant.
    
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