MEANING
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of MEANING
(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.
The value, purpose, importance, point or significance (of something beyond the fact of that thing's existence).
"the meaning of life"
The object or concept that a word or phrase denotes, or that which a sentence says.
To lament.
To intend.
To convey (a meaning).
To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).
"Does she really mean what she said to him last night?"
Having a (specified) intention.
Examples of MEANING in a Sentence
- "the meaning of life"
- "Does she really mean what she said to him last night?"
Word Details
Is MEANING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MEANING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MEANING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for MEANING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | e | a | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MEANING
90 words from the letters in MEANING
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How to Use MEANING in Word Games
MEANING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MEANING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MEANING to find 90 additional valid words.