Plural of meaning
regular plural
The plural of meaning is meanings.
Forms of meaning
| Singular | meaning /ˈmiː.nɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | meanings |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Meanings in a sentence
- The notion of culture is one whose meanings are plural and shifting.From the entry plural
- The manifold meanings of the English word set are infamous among lexicographers.From the entry manifold
- The "simple present" tense in English can have several meanings.From the entry tense
- This usage is often classified as a variant spelling of shark, and unrelated to the 'pointed' or 'cutting' meanings of sharp.From the entry sharp
- Some words have scores of meanings.From the entry score
Meaning of meaning
- noun The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
- noun The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.
- noun The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
Questions about the plural of meaning
- What is the plural of meaning?
- The plural of meaning is meanings.
- Is meaning countable?
- Meaning is a countable and uncountable noun.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: meaning (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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