Words Like MEANING
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to MEANING.
    
    
    
        
            37 Alternative Words Similar to meaning
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        5 examples of meaning
           
        
    1
    
        a mischievous meaning was apparent
    
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        the meaning of a hint
    
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        the import of his announcement was ambiguous
    
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        the signification of Chinese characters
    
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        the significance of a red traffic light
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of meaning
           
        
    1
    
        That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object.
    
    
    
 
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        That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sense; import.
    
    
    
 
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        Sense; power of thinking.
    
    
    
 
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        the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    
    
    
 
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        the idea that is intended
    
    
    
 
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        rich in significance or implication
    
    
    
 
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        Something that is conveyed or signified; sense or significance.
    
    
    
 
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        Something that one wishes to convey, especially by language:  The writer's meaning was obscured by his convoluted prose. 
    
    
    
 
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        An interpreted goal, intent, or end: "The central meaning of his pontificate is to restore papal authority”  ( Conor Cruise O'Brien). 
    
    
    
 
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        Inner significance: "But who can comprehend the meaning of the voice of the city?”  ( O. Henry).