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What does Meaning mean?
Meaning is what something expresses or stands for.
Dictionary definition
the idea, message, or sense that a word, sign, or action expresses.
Example sentences
Meaning in a sentence
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The poem had a deeper meaning than we first noticed.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does meaning mean?
Meaning means meaning is what something expresses or stands for.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to meaning?
Sense is close in meaning to meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for meaning?
Nonsense is a useful contrast for understanding meaning.
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mee · ning · strongest beat: mee
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Partnoun.
MeaningMeaning is what something expresses or stands for.
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Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mee · ning
- Strongest beat
- mee
- Ending
- ning
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mee.
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Synonyms
Words like Meaning
sensethe idea or message of something
definitiona statement of what a word means
messagethe idea being communicated
Antonyms
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Word family
Meaning word family
Base word
meaning
noun
meanings
More than one meaning.
adjective
meaningful
Having important meaning or value.
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Student support
Understand Meaning
Hint for students
Meaning is what something expresses or stands for.
Common mix-up
Meaning is not the same as nonsense. Meaning means meaning is what something expresses or stands for.
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Read this model sentence: The poem had a deeper meaning than we first noticed. Clue words: poem, deeper, than. Underline clue words that show why meaning fits instead of nonsense. Now write one new sentence that shows meaning without using the word meaning. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show meaning?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The poem had a deeper meaning than we first noticed." Why does meaning fit better than nonsense?
Learning activities
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