meaning
meaning
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "meaning" is /ˈmiːnɪŋ/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
ˈmiː - /ˈmiː/
/m/ - bilabial voiced stop
/iː/ - long close front unrounded vowel
nɪŋ - /nɪŋ/
/n/ - alveolar nasal
/ɪ/ - short open front unrounded vowel
/ŋ/ - velar nasal
Word Form Variations
The word "meaning" is already in its singular form. It doesn't have a plural form.
However, it can be used in different parts of speech:
Noun: The meaning of a word or phrase.
Verb: To have or convey a particular meaning.
For example:
Noun: "The meaning of life is to find happiness."
Verb: "I'm trying to meaning what she's saying."
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
(Noun)
Definition: The significance or purpose of something; the intended or understood message conveyed by words, actions, or symbols.
Synonyms: Significance, import, sense, essence, intent
Antonyms: Nonsense, absurdity, meaninglessness
Example: The meaning of life is often a subject of philosophical debate.
(Verb)
Definition: To intend or express a particular message; to make sense of something.
Synonyms: Intend, signify, imply, denote, understand
Antonyms: Misunderstand, misinterpret
Example: I'm trying to meaning what she's saying.
(Adjective)
Definition: Having significance or importance; full of meaning.
Synonyms: Significant, important, purposeful, worthwhile, meaningful
Antonyms: Meaningless, insignificant, trivial, unimportant
Example: He gave a meaningful speech about the importance of education.
(Adverb)
Definition: In a way that is significant or important; with meaning.
Synonyms: Significantly, importantly, purposefully, worthily
Antonyms: Meaninglessly, insignificantly, trivially
Example: She looked at him meaningfully, as if she had something important to say.
Examples of Use
Books
Literature: "The meaning of life is to find happiness." (Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace)
Philosophy: "The meaning of existence is to find meaning." (Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning)
Newspapers
News Article: "The President's speech was filled with meaning for the nation." (The New York Times)
Editorial: "The meaning of democracy is to protect the rights of all citizens." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
Blog Post: "The meaning of love is a complex and multifaceted concept." (Psychology Today)
Article: "The meaning of life is to find your passion." (Medium)
Entertainment
Movie: "The meaning of life is to find your purpose." (The Pursuit of Happyness)
Song: "What is the meaning of life?" (The Beatles)
General Public Discourse
Conversation: "I don't understand the meaning of that word."
Debate: "The meaning of this policy is a matter of debate."
Social Media: "What is the meaning behind this meme?"
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Meaning
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."
— Pablo Picasso"Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer."
— Joseph Campbell"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence."
— Aristotle"The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger"Each man must look to himself to teach him the meaning of life. It is not something discovered: it is something molded."
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry"We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers."
— Carl Sagan"The search for meaning is the search for life itself."
— Viktor E. Frankl"When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world."
— Patanjali"It is not the length of life, but the depth of life."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson"The meaning of life is whatever you ascribe it to be. Being alive is the meaning."
— Joseph Campbell
Etymology
The word "meaning" comes from the Old English word "mēnung," which meant "thought, intention, purpose." It is related to the Old English word "mēnan," which means "to mean, intend, think."
The first known use of "meaning" in English dates back to the 9th century. It was used to refer to the intended or understood message conveyed by words or actions.
Over time, the meaning of "meaning" has evolved slightly, but it has always been connected to the idea of purpose, intention, or significance.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Meaning
Common Phrases
Full of meaning: Significant, important
Lose meaning: Become insignificant or irrelevant
Make sense: Be understandable or coherent
Find meaning: Discover purpose or significance
Idioms with Synonyms
To the letter: Exactly, precisely (similar to "to the meaning")
To the point: Relevant, direct (similar to "meaningful")
To mean business: To be serious or determined (similar to "to have meaning")
Lesser-Known Phrases
Meaningful silence: A silence that conveys a message
Meaningful glance: A look that conveys a message
To be lost in meaning: To be confused or overwhelmed by information
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Source Information
Definition of meaning from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
