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- pronunciation:
- mi
nIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
definition or signification; sense.
What is the meaning of this word?- synonyms:
- definition, sense, signification
- similar words:
- acceptation, connotation, denotation, drift, intent, intention, purport, tenor
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| definition 2: |
value or effectiveness.
Her overdue apology was a gesture without meaning.- synonyms:
- effectiveness, significance, value, worth
- similar words:
- consequence, importance, moment, point
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| definition 3: |
significance, esp. psychological or spiritual.
I've never been able to find meaning in poetry as some people do.Working as a volunteer gave her life more meaning.The police psychologist looked for the meaning in the perpetrator's latest crime. What was he trying to tell the police?- synonyms:
- import, purport, significance
- similar words:
- implication, message
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content, effect, essence, import, omen, theme, thrust, weight |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having specified intention (usu. used in combination).
a well-meaning act- similar words:
- intended
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| definition 2: |
expressing meaning or significance.
He gave her a meaning look.- synonyms:
- meaningful
- similar words:
- significant, suggestive
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