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Pronunciation: [/ˈmi.nɪŋ/]

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meaning: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use meaning in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “understanding”

(noun) what something represents or the message it conveys. It's the reason why something is done or said.

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The meaning of the word 'hello' is a greeting.

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I don't understand the meaning of this symbol.

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What is the meaning behind her actions?

Context: “importance”

(noun) the significance or importance of something. It's how much value or impact something has.

Example

The meaning of family is very important to me.

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The meaning of that tradition has been lost over time.

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What is the meaning of this tradition to you?

Context: “definition”

(noun) the precise explanation or definition of a word or concept. It's what a word or phrase actually represents.

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I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.

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The meaning of that term is still unclear to me.

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Can you explain the meaning of this word to me?

Context: “purpose”

(noun) the intention or reason behind an action or event. It's why something is done or created.

Example

What is the meaning behind this gift?

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I don't understand the meaning of their behavior.

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Do you know the meaning of this event?

How to pronounce meaning

Pronunciation: [/ˈmi.nɪŋ/]

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