The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - meaning n.

1) sense, import, content, signification, denotation, message, substance, gist: The meaning of the word 'lucid' is clear. 2) purport, implication, drift, spirit, connotation, significance, intention: You understand my meaning, so I need not explain. 3) interpretation, explanation: What is the meaning of my dream about being attacked by my philodendron?