Meaning : The message that is intended or expressed or signified.
Example :
What is the meaning of this sentence.
The significance of a red traffic light.
The signification of Chinese characters.
The import of his announcement was ambiguous.
Synonyms : import, significance, signification
Meaning : The idea that is intended.
Example :
What is the meaning of this proverb?.
Synonyms : substance
Meaning : Rich in significance or implication.
Example :
A meaning look.
A significant silence.
Synonyms : pregnant, significant