Definitions

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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The phrase "House of Cards" is often linked today with a popular Netflix political series, but its original meaning describes something far more literal: a structure that can collapse easily.

From Science Daily

Instead, it is a "sequence-to-function model" looking at how changes in the text affect the meaning at the end.

From BBC

I stare at her as the meaning behind her words seeps in.

From Literature

Just as important, taxes, energy, groceries and retail costs in general are lower, meaning your money goes further.

From The Wall Street Journal

AT&T shared that it has a 42% “convergence” rate for its services, meaning more than four in 10 fiber subscribers also use the company’s wireless network.

From MarketWatch

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