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[mee-ning] / ˈmi nɪŋ /
NOUN
message, signification
Synonyms
STRONGEST
connotation content context definition effect essence explanation hint implication interpretation nuance sense significance spirit subject substance understanding value
STRONG
acceptation allusion bearing denotation drift force gist heart import intimation meat nitty-gritty pith point purport stuff suggestion symbolization tenor thrust upshot worth
WEAK
bottom line name of the game nature of beast nuts and bolts subject matter
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside
NOUN
intention, aim
Synonyms
STRONGEST
idea intent interest purpose
STRONG
animus design end goal object plan point trend

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That work suggested the ancestor of crown snakes, meaning the group that gave rise to living snakes, may have been adapted for burrowing while also behaving opportunistically.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

We must move beyond parsing each word, every day, searching for meaning in gibberish.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

At a High Court hearing in March, Mr Justice Chamberlain was asked to consider the "natural and ordinary meaning" of the statements.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

This system dictates that fixed salaries are tied to specific draft positions, meaning a higher draft pick results in a more lucrative overall contract and a larger signing bonus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Ona Judge was a Custis “dower slave,” meaning that she was part of the estate belonging to Martha’s first husband.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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