Synonyms of meaning
20 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for meaning is definition. Other synonyms of meaning are sense, use, significance, value and purpose. The opposite of meaning is meaninglessness.
Synonyms and similar words for meaning
nounThe denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
- valuePrecise meaning; import.
- acceptationThe meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.
- definitionA statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
- parsing
- senseThe meaning, reason, or value of something.
nounThe connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.
- significanceMeaning.
- flavor
- implicationThe connective in propositional calculus that, when joining two predicates A and B in that order, has the meaning "if A...
- importThe meaning of a term, statement, etc.
- insinuation
- toneThe pitch of a word's sound that distinguishes a difference in meaning, as for example in Chinese.
- purport
nounThe purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
- meaningfulnessThe state or measure of being meaningful.
- pointA purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
- purposeMeaning for existing or doing something.
- useUsefulness, utility, benefit; purpose, point.
Opposite of meaning
nounThe purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
- meaninglessnessThe state of lacking meaning; the quality of being meaningless.
- pointlessnessThe lack of meaning, purpose, or ideas; the characteristic or condition of being pointless.
- purposelessnessThe state of being purposeless.
- uselessnessThe state or quality of being useless.
- randomness
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.
meaning in other languages
Questions about synonyms of meaning
- What is another word for meaning?
- Meaning has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as definition, sense, use, significance, value, purpose, acceptation and tone.
- What is the opposite of meaning?
- The opposite of meaning is meaninglessness.
- What does meaning mean?
- Meaning means the denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
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