meaning

/'mi:niɳ/

Thân thiện

A student looks up the meaning of a word in a dictionary.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • The idea or concept that is intended to be communicated by a word, phrase, or symbol: The mental representation or sense conveyed by a linguistic expression.
   • The message, significance, or import that is expressed or signified: The underlying purpose, value, or implication of something, such as an action, event, or statement.

2. Adjective:

   • Having meaning; full of significance or implication: Expressing a clear, often unspoken, message or intention.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The word "liberty" has a profound meaning.
  • What is the meaning of this ancient symbol?
  • She pondered the meaning of his cryptic message.

• Adjective:

  • He gave her a meaning glance across the room.
  • The document was full of meaning silences and omissions.

Advanced Usage

• "To grasp the meaning of": To understand the significance or idea of something.

  • It took years to grasp the full meaning of the philosopher's work.

• "A search for meaning": A quest to find purpose or significance in life or events.

  • His journey was a spiritual search for meaning.

• "With meaning": In a way that is significant or full of intent.

  • She spoke slowly and with great meaning.

Variants and Related Words

• Meaningful (adj): Having a clear purpose or significance; full of meaning.

  • They had a meaningful conversation about the future.

• Meaningless (adj): Having no meaning, purpose, or significance.

  • The data was corrupted and appeared as meaningless symbols.

• Means (n): (Note: This is a distinct word) A method or instrument used to achieve an end.

  • The bicycle was his primary means of transportation.

Synonyms

• Significance: The quality of being important or having meaning.
• Sense: The meaning or interpretation of a word or sentence.
• Import: The implied or significant meaning of something.
• Definition: A statement of the exact meaning of a word.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Get the meaning": To understand what is meant.

  • Do you get the meaning of this instruction?

• "Lost its meaning": To no longer have significance or impact, often through overuse.

  • The phrase "thoughts and prayers" has lost its meaning for many.

• "Full of meaning": Rich with significance or implication.

  • The simple gift was full of meaning for her.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. rich in significance or implication
   • a meaning look

Noun

1. the idea that is intended
   • What is the meaning of this proverb?
2. the message that is intended or expressed or signified
   • 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

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