Meaning

  • 131know the meaning of the word — (not) know the meaning of the word if you are talking about a quality or an activity and you say that someone does not know the meaning of the word, you mean they do not have that quality or they have no experience of that activity. Work? He… …

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  • 132secondary meaning — A meaning of a word or phrase additional to its primary meaning, for example, the meaning of the word sheep as a timid person. A special or trade meaning acquired by usage in connection with one s goods, services, or business. Anno: 150 ALR 1068; …

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