Synonyms of meanings

meanings

noun

plural of meaning

1

as in senses

the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action

the unmistakable meaning of the skier's upraised arms as he finished his spectacular run

Synonyms & Similar Words

• senses
• contents
• intentions
• significances
• connotations
• definitions
• intents
• imports
• themes
• implications
• messages
• significations
• denotations
• topics
• natures
• drifts
• indications
• suggestions
• clues
• purports
• cues
• motives
• essences
• stuff
• hints
• spirits
• intimations
• subjects
• questions
• souls
• hearts
• motifs
• burdens
• kernels
• matters
• acceptances
• inklings
• tenors
• acceptations
• points
• essentialities
• nuclei
• cores
• bottoms
• gists
• cruxes
• piths
• marrows
• nubs
• quicks

2

as in purposes

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

the people have a right to know what the president's meaning is in getting the nation involved in this war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purposes
• goals
• ideas
• plans
• intentions
• objects
• objectives
• intents
• aims
• things
• ambitions
• dreams
• aspirations
• ideals
• designs
• points
• pretensions
• targets
• marks
• projects
• bournes
• ends
• hopes
• desires
• schemes
• minds
• wishes
• plots
• destinations
• holy grails
• grails
• nirvanas
• termini

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• means
• methods
• ways

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of meanings

The name Adepoju translates to meanings of royalty and abundance in the Nigerian Yoruba language. — Pj Green september 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Much of the text is in verse and packed with double meanings. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Ambiguity, subtext, double meanings, and metaphor course through all of them. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

There are also some scenes whose meanings are still not understood. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026

With his final book, however, Morris refuses to draw conclusions, letting the ambiguity of Surrealists’ meanings stand. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

People began using the song and made videos giving the term multiple meanings. — Moises Mendez Ii, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Instructors say in these classes, these new drivers will go over depth perception, the rules of the road, sign meanings, speed limits, what happens when you get pulled over, emergency situations, and how to be a good defensive driver. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

In Chinese culture, different meanings are associated with the number of stalks your lucky bamboo arrangement has (for instance, two represent love, while seven represent good health). — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026