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meaning

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

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noun

plural -ings

the idea that is represented by a word, phrase, etc. [count]

What is the precise/exact meaning of this word in English?

Many words have developed more than one meaning. [=sense]

an old word that has taken on a new meaning

The word has both literal meanings and figurative meanings. [noncount]

a word with various shades of meaning

the idea that a person wants to express by using words, signs, etc. [count]

Don't distort her meaning by taking her words out of context.

Do you get my meaning? = (chiefly Brit) Do you take my meaning? [=do you understand what I'm telling you?]

I didn't understand the meaning of his remark/gesture. [noncount]

a glance full of meaning [=a meaningful glance]

the idea that is expressed in a work of writing, art, etc. [count]

Literary critics disagree about the meanings of his poems. [noncount]

a poem with subtle shades of meaning

[noncount] the true purpose of something

What is the meaning of life?

It's a story about the true meaning of Christmas.

a quality that gives something real value and importance

He began to feel that his life had lost its meaning.

a life without meaning = a life devoid of meaning [=a meaningless life]

Working with children has given her life new meaning.

the reason or explanation for something

What is the meaning of this intrusion?

know the meaning of (something)

to understand (something) because you have experienced it

I know the meaning of loneliness. [=I know what it is like to be lonely] - often used in negative statements

Those people don't know the meaning of hard work. - often used in an exaggerated way to make a forceful statement

He doesn't know the meaning of fear. [=he is very brave]

I'll never stop trying. I don't know the meaning of the word failure. [=I am determined not to fail]

* Các từ tương tự:
meaningful, meaningless