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meaning

[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

Example Sentences

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Then the EPS is added, meaning fifth place qualifies for the Champions League, and everything else drops down one.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

If public markets are more attractive for companies to list, more value creation can happen there — meaning more upside can be available to individual investors through low-cost products.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Giving money to people doesn’t provide meaning in their lives.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Alas, once the room was a shambles, the curtains ripped, and the pillows emptied of feathers, their meaning became all too clear.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood