noun
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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- 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
noun
the idea that is intended
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- What is the meaning of this proverb?
adjective
rich in significance or implication
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- a meaning look
- a significant silence
verb
mean or intend to express or convey
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- You never understand what I mean!
- what do his words intend?
verb
have as a logical consequence
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- The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
verb
denote or connote
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- `maison' means `house' in French
- An example sentence would show what this word means
verb
have in mind as a purpose
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- I mean no harm
- I only meant to help you
- She didn't think to harm me
- We thought to return early that night
verb
have a specified degree of importance
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- My ex-husband means nothing to me
- Happiness means everything
verb
intend to refer to
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think of
have in mind
mean
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- I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France
- Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!
verb
destine or designate for a certain purpose
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- These flowers were meant for you