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[ˈmiːnɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action
(e.g: the meaning of the Hindu word is ‘breakthrough, release’)


Phrases:
- not know the meaning of the word

Origin:
late Middle English: verbal noun from mean


[ˈmiːnɪŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- intended to communicate something that is not directly expressed
(e.g: she gave Gabriel a meaning look)


Phrases:
- not know the meaning of the word

Origin:
late Middle English: verbal noun from mean




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