Deaning vs. Meaning
Difference Between Deaning and Meaning
Deaningverb
present participle of dean
Meaningnoun
The denotation, referent, or idea associated with a word or phrase
How many meanings does the word "dog" have?.Meaningnoun
Something that is conveyed or intended, especially by language; sense or significance
The writer's meaning was obscured by convoluted prose.Meaningnoun
An interpreted goal, intent, or end
"The central meaning of his pontificate is to restore papal authority" (Conor Cruise O'Brien).Meaningnoun
A sense of importance or purpose
When he became a teacher, he felt that his life had meaning.Meaningadjective
Disposed or intended in a specified manner. Often used in combination
a well-meaning fellow.ill-meaning intentions.Meaningadjective
Full of meaning; expressive
gave me a meaning look.Meaningnoun
(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.
Meaningnoun
The value, purpose, importance, point or significance (of something).
the meaning of lifeMeaningnoun
(semantics) The object or concept that a word or phrase denotes, or that which a sentence says.
Meaningnoun
(obsolete) Intention.
Meaningverb
present participle of mean
Meaningadjective
Having a (specified) intention.
Meaningadjective
Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful.
Meaningnoun
the message that is intended or expressed or signified;
what is the meaning of this sentencethe significance of a red traffic lightthe signification of Chinese charactersthe import of his announcement was ambigtuousMeaningnoun
the idea that is intended;
What is the meaning of this proverb?Meaningadjective
rich in significance or implication;
a meaning lookpregnant with meaning
