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meaning

The word “meaning” has 2 syllables: mean-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈmiː.nɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “meaning” has 203 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for meaning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for meaning

Antonyms for meaning

Meanings of meaning

  • noun
    1. (of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.
    2. The value, purpose, importance, point or significance (of something beyond the fact of that thing's existence).
    3. The object or concept that a word or phrase denotes, or that which a sentence says.
    4. Intention.
  • verb
    1. To lament.
    2. To intend.
    3. To convey (a meaning).
    4. To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).
    5. To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).
    6. (usually with to) To be of some level of importance.
  • adjective
    1. Having a (specified) intention.
    2. Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful.

Example Sentences

  • She explained the meaning of the poem to the class.
  • I couldn’t understand the meaning behind his message.
  • The word has more than one meaning depending on the context.
  • They searched for deeper meaning in their experiences.
  • Her speech gave new meaning to the event.

On this page you'll find 215 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to meaning, such as: acceptance, acceptation, accomplishing, achieving, adverting, affecting, aim.

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