meaning
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
mean · ing
ˈmiːn · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. what is meant by a word or action
Significado en Español
significado, sentido
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “meaning”:
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A
significance
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B
confusion
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C
silence
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D
sound
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A — significance.
“meaning” means n. what is meant by a word or action
Common questions about “meaning”
What does “meaning” mean?
meaning — n. what is meant by a word or action. In Chinese: 意义,含义.
How do you pronounce “meaning”?
meaning is pronounced /ˈmiːnɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mean · ing.
Is “meaning” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. meaning appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.