meanings

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 use 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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These meanings haven’t been conveyed to the consumer, who, in their confusion, may unintentionally contribute to food waste by disposing of food they believe is spoiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

He decided to write about the meanings hidden in the way people waved their arms and gesticulated to make a point.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Liberalism has come to acquire a bewildering range of meanings over the years; our understanding of the word is, by necessity, contextual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

There is interesting material in this book on the nature of Roman suicide, the mixture of magic and medicine for Romans, and the meanings that Romans put on dreams, especially those involving gladiators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Cynthia was working hard to iron out any extra meanings.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell