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Noun: meaning  mee-ning
  1. The message that is intended, expressed or signified
    "what is the meaning of this sentence";
    - significance, signification, import
  2. The idea that is intended
    "What is the meaning of this proverb?";
    - substance
Adjective: meaning  mee-ning
  1. Rich in significance or implication
    "a meaning look";
    - pregnant, significant
Verb: mean (meant)  meen
    "You never understand what I mean!";
    - intend
  2. Have as a logical consequence
    - entail, imply
  3. Denote or connote
    - intend, signify, stand for
  4. Have in mind as a purpose
    - intend, think
  5. Have a specified degree of importance
  6. Intend to refer to
    - think of, have in mind
  7. Destine or designate for a certain purpose
    "These flowers were meant for you"

Derived forms: meanings

See also: meaningful

Type of: associate, colligate, connect, content, convey, designate, destine, idea, intend, link, link up, message, necessitate, relate, specify, subject matter, substance, thought, tie in

Encyclopedia: Meaning