meaning
Translation
meaning, significance, sense, purpose
Examples
This word has two meanings.
This word has two meanings.
What is the meaning of life?
What is the meaning of life?
He gave me a look full of meaning.
He gave me a look full of meaning.
Grammar Patterns
the ((meaning)) of (sth.) the significance of (sth.) What is the meaning of this word?
to have a deep ((meaning)) to be very significant This story has a deep meaning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: significance, sense, definition, purpose
Etymology
From the verb 'mean' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
It's what something 'means'. The verb + -ing creates the noun.