Meaning
Meaning noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.
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Preference and meaning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Meaning".
Preference
Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
Meaning and preference are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Meaning" instead a noun "Preference".
How words are described
| clear | clear meaning | clear preference |
| special | special meaning | special preference |
| particular | particular meaning | particular preference |
| similar | similar meaning | similar preference |
| Other adjectives: usual, common, specific, current, original, obvious, actual, real, little, sexual, personal, religious, traditional, general, former, apparent, modern. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Sunny's brother Ugonna, meaning "father's pride." Possibly a hint towards their father's preference towards his sons.
Source: Literature / Akata Witch - This is when a character rejects a word in preference of a more colorful (or much blunter) one—often with the same practical meaning, given the circumstances, but with some extra connotations.
- The player can have his or her character enter a relationship with any other character, regardless of their genders, meaning the player decides their sexual preference when he does so.
Source: Ambiguously Gay / Video Games
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