Meaning & Definition of Meaning in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The idea that is represented by a word or phrase.

  Example Sentence: The meaning of the word 'love' varies across cultures.

• Definition: The significance or purpose of an action, event, or object.

  Example Sentence: The meaning of life is a philosophical question.

• Definition: A person's interpretation or understanding of something.

  Example Sentence: Her meaning of happiness may differ from yours.

• Definition: The intended or implied message behind something.

  Example Sentence: The poem conveys a deeper meaning about loss.

• Definition: A specific definition or understanding attributed to a word in a particular context.

  Example Sentence: In this context, the meaning of 'freedom' is very broad.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English menyng, from Old English mænan 'to mean, to intend'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• what's the meaning?: A question asking for clarification about the significance or definition of something.
• make meaning: To create or derive understanding from experiences or information.
• in search of meaning: The act of seeking purpose or understanding in life.

Translations

• Spanish: significado

• French: signification

• German: Bedeutung

• Russian: значение

Related Words

• mean: To have a particular meaning or significance.

• meaningful: Having significance or purpose.

• meaninglessness: The state of lacking meaning or significance.

Slang Meanings of meaning

• Meaning: Meaning behind the madness

  Example Sentence: There's always a meaning behind the madness, trust me.

• Meaning: What’s the scoop?

  Example Sentence: I need to know what’s the scoop about her coming back; it has a different meaning now.