Thesaurus: meaning

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Mean
2. n. That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.
3. n. That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint.
4. n. Sense; power of thinking.
5. adj. rich in significance or implication
6. n. the message that is intended or expressed or signified
7. n. the idea that is intended
8. 1. That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent. If there be any good meaning towards you. Shak. 2. That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint. 3. Sense; power of thinking. [R.] -- Mean"ing*less, a. -- Mean"ing*ly, adv.
9. n:100 n. the message that is intended or expressed or signified n. the idea that is intended s. rich in significance or implication