Synonyms for meaning
ˈmi nɪŋmean·ing

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1. meaning

   Synonyms:
   signification, import, significance, purport, sense, aim

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1. meaning, significance, signification, importnoun

   the message that is intended or expressed or signified

   "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous"

   Synonyms:
   importee, import, consequence, moment, substance, signification, significance, importation, implication

   Antonyms:
   meaningless, nonmeaningful

2. meaning, substanceadjective

   the idea that is intended

   "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

   Synonyms:
   means, nitty-gritty, meat, import, core, inwardness, sum, subject matter, center, gist, heart and soul, content, substance, nub, signification, centre, kernel, essence, message, heart, significance, marrow, pith

   Antonyms:
   nonmeaningful, meaningless

3. meaning(a), pregnant, significantadjective

   rich in significance or implication

   "a meaning look"

   Antonyms:
   meaningless, nonmeaningful

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1. which means

   meaning they are no longer needing help

   Submitted by rinat on September 9, 2019  

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1. meaningnoun

   Synonyms:
   intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, object

2. meaningnoun

   Synonyms:
   signification, sense, acceptation, explanation, interpretation

3. meaningnoun

   Synonyms:
   import, purport, significance

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1. meaningnoun

   Synonyms:
   signification, significance, import, acceptation, intent

   Associated words:
   lexicology, semasiology

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1. List of paraphrases for "meaning":

   sense, significance, direction, smell, senses, connotation, regard, feel, sens, meanings, feeling, importance, sinn, i.e., definition, effect, means, respect

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1. Marc Morial:

   I wish he had chosen to say, quote, the 'N' word as opposed to saying the word, because I have been long on record that coarse language used in any context in the pubic square is not the best way to talk about these types of issues. The 'N' word has never had a positive meaning.

2. Eric Marshall:

   There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding reforms, causing prison REITs to trade at a discount to the REITs that aren't tied to government spending, but you've already seen them pull back, meaning that from here there's more upside than downside potential.

3. Reggy McDaniel:

   Wow, what a horrible message. How about we build a wall around your store ? Only supported because you are a small business but since you are political and on the wrong side of your customers... You got ta be dumbest most out if touch owners on earth... A few people, however, did express their support for the business and its right to free speech. Looks like I need to start shopping at Macs. He has my support. Freedom of speech people. Stand strong !! Wish I lived closer I would absolutely shop there ! God bless the USA !! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Macs Fresh Market owner, Reggy McDaniel, told KALB the message was meant to share Fresh Market owner faith with others. If I used a political message, and Im very aware its political, to highlight Jesus Christ, then Im guilty of it, thats my meaning of the whole thing is are people prepared to go to heaven or are they not. I thought it was a perfect time because everybody is talking about the border, some people want it, some dont want us to have one. The only thing I was shocked about was that its racist. I have never in my life been accused of being a racist, Im 70 years old ; I havent evolved into one.

4. Businessman David Humphreys:

   The meaning I took from Mr. Hancock's statement and tone of his comments was clear: He (Tom Schweich) is Jewish — in case you didn't know — and that being Jewish is a negative attribute for Tom Schweich's gubernatorial race.

5. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Poetry encourages readers to slow down and contemplate the meaning of the words and ideas presented.