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    US /ˈminɪŋ/

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    UK /ˈmi:nɪŋ/

    A1TOEIC
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To express a particular idea or thought
    He had been meaning to phone her for several days but had just not got round to it
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Idea or thing represented by words or sentences
    The meaning of the novel is that life is difficult
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To intend to do something in particular
    She's been meaning to paint her room since last week
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To have a particular intention or value
    I've been meaning to ask you out for several weeks now
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The significance or purpose of something
    The meaning of life is a question that has puzzled philosophers for centuries
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The definition of a word or phrase
    The dictionary provides the meaning of words
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Intention or purpose
    I didn't catch the meaning of his words

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    Improve your Vocabulary: 50 adjectives to describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste

    16:54Improve your Vocabulary: 50 adjectives to describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste
    • "Acrid" - okay, meaning bitter.

      "Acrid" - okay, meaning bitter.

    • okay? Meaning bitter. "Had an acrid smell." Okay? So this is quite an unusual word, here.

      okay? Meaning bitter. "Had an acrid smell." Okay? So this is quite an unusual word, here.

    B1

    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • And when they do, the problem usually comes down to the distinction between speaker meaning and audience meaning, or what a speaker intends, as opposed to what a listener understands.

      And when they do, the problem usually comes down to the distinction between speaker meaning and audience meaning, or what a speaker intends, as opposed to what a listener understands.

    • But words don't only convey meaning; they can also relate attitudes.

      But words don't only convey meaning; they can also relate attitudes.

    B1

    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • today is here to share an enlightening perspective on its deeper meaning in our lives.

      today is here to share an enlightening perspective on its deeper meaning in our lives.

    • What is the meaning of this pain?

      What is the meaning of this pain?

    B1

    #AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • The family work-life balance whole thing, I think, is completely counterpunching, meaning I hate giving an answer to this because I think it really is predicated on your partner and then the evolution of your kids.

      The family work-life balance whole thing, I think, is completely counterpunching, meaning I hate giving an answer to this because I think it really is predicated on your partner and then the evolution of your kids.

    • So it's a little bit of a wrinkle, meaning I am so aggressive to try not to piss off anyone that the second I taste in the water that I did, I start hedging like a hog.

      So it's a little bit of a wrinkle, meaning I am so aggressive to try not to piss off anyone that the second I taste in the water that I did, I start hedging like a hog.

    A2

    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • a cognate of the German word Knecht. This meaning, of unknown origin, is common among

      a cognate of the German word Knecht. This meaning, of unknown origin, is common among

    • coastlines on horseback. Old English cnihthād had the meaning of adolescence by 1300.

      coastlines on horseback. Old English cnihthād had the meaning of adolescence by 1300.

    B2

    What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change

    04:55What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change
    • During the past 400,000 years there have been four major periods of glaciation, meaning that vast sheets of ice covered a good part of the globe, interrupted by brief interglacial periods.

      During the past 400,000 years there have been four major periods of glaciation, meaning that vast sheets of ice covered a good part of the globe, interrupted by brief interglacial periods.

    • -- meaning that vast sheets of ice covered a good part of the globe -- interrupted by brief interglacial periods.

      -- meaning that vast sheets of ice covered a good part of the globe -- interrupted by brief interglacial periods.

    B1

    Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business

    08:15Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business
    • meaning you need to book a flight to see it.

      meaning you need to book a flight to see it.

    B1

    Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks

    05:41Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks
    • Now, I know that ever since we started this, you've been meaning to ask, "What the hell does Cardinal Richelieu have to do with any of this?"

      Now, I know that ever since we started this, you've been meaning to ask, "What the hell does Cardinal Richelieu have to do with any of this?"

    B1

    BOX SET: English In A Minute 5 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

    08:59BOX SET: English In A Minute 5 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
    • The verb 'hire' has a completely different meaning; it's used to mean 'to employ somebody'.

      The verb 'hire' has a completely different meaning; it's used to mean 'to employ somebody'.

    A2

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    06:43Fake accident: YouTuber jailed: BBC News Review
    • And a related but slightly different meaning; stage can mean pretend.

      And a related but slightly different meaning; stage can mean pretend.

    • But here in the headline, stunt has a slightly different meaning.

      But here in the headline, stunt has a slightly different meaning.

    B1