Basic Details
Word: Meaning
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The idea or concept that something represents; what a word or phrase tells us.
Synonyms: Definition, significance, interpretation
Antonyms: Ambiguity, confusion, misunderstanding
Idioms and Phrases
- Get the meaning across: To communicate an idea clearly. Example: "The teacher worked hard to get the meaning across to her students."
- In other words: Used to clarify or explain something differently. Example: "The homework is due on Friday; in other words, you need to finish it by then."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The meaning of the story was about the importance of kindness and friendship.
Example 2: When she asked for the meaning of the new word, the teacher explained it simply.
Example 3: Understanding the meaning of phrases can help you learn a new language more effectively.
Fun Fact
The word "meaning" comes from Old English "mnan," which means "to signify or denote." It has evolved to represent how we interpret concepts and language.
Famous Quote
"The meaning of life is to give life meaning." - Viktor Frankl
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "meaning" refer to?
a) A type of food
b) The concept or idea represented by a word
c) A physical object
d) A place
Answer: b) The concept or idea represented by a word
2. Which of these is a synonym of "meaning"?
a) Significance
b) Randomness
c) Confusion
d) Noise
Answer: a) Significance
3. Which is an antonym of "meaning"?
a) Understanding
b) Ambiguity
c) Knowledge
d) Clarity
Answer: b) Ambiguity
4. Which sentence uses "meaning" correctly?
a) The meaning of the book was just a picture.
b) Her explanation helped clarify the meaning of the word.
c) He found the meaning in his cereal bowl.
d) The meaning of the painting was to eat it.
Answer: b) Her explanation helped clarify the meaning of the word.
5. Which idiom means to clarify a concept?
a) Get the meaning across
b) In other words
c) Beat around the bush
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Get the meaning across
