meaning

noun
UK: /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
US: /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

  1. The idea or purpose that someone is trying to express.

    1. The meaning of this word is clear and easy to understand. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm not sure about the real meaning behind all of his strange actions. [ ] [ ]

  2. The significance or importance of something.

    1. This award has great meaning for our team. [ ] [ ]
    2. Discovering the meaning of life is a common human goal to pursue. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sense definition explanation purpose value significance intention
meaning adjective

  1. Intended to express or indicate something.

    1. She gave me a meaning look, then turned away. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher shared a meaning glance during the test to point the correct answer. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "meaning" in English means: The idea or purpose that someone is trying to express., The significance or importance of something..

The phonetic transcription of "meaning" is /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "meaning": sense, definition, explanation, purpose, value, significance, intention.

Example usage of "meaning": "The meaning of this word is clear and easy to understand.". More examples on the page.