1. The idea that is intended
   "What is the meaning of this proverb?";
   - substance
    
2. The message that is intended, expressed or signified
   "what is the meaning of this sentence?";
   - significance, signification, import

1. Rich in significance or implication
   "a meaning look";
   - pregnant, significant

1. Have the intention to express or convey; have a particular sense or meaning
   "You never understand what I mean!";
   - intend
    
2. Have as a logical consequence
   "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers";
   - entail, imply
    
3. Denote or connote
   "‘maison’ means ‘house’ in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means";
   - intend, signify, stand for
    
4. Have in mind as a purpose
   "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you";
   - intend, think
    
5. Intend to refer to
   "Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!";
   - think of, have in mind
    
6. Destine or designate for a certain purpose
   "These flowers were meant for you"
    
7. Have a specified degree of importance
   "My ex-husband means nothing to me"; "Happiness means everything"

Derived forms: meanings

See also: meaningful

Type of: act, associate, colligate, connect, content, convey, designate, destine, idea, inform, intend, link, link up, message, move, necessitate, relate, represent, specify, stand for, subject matter, substance, symbol [archaic], symbolise [Brit], symbolize, thought, tie in, typify

Encyclopedia: Meaning