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Synonyms
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Meaning:
allusion

an indirect reference often by using a figure of speech to another famous event or person

indirect reference; hint

contents

things contained in something

elements of larger object

hint

a small or indirect indication or suggestion

indication; suggestion

implication

the state of being involved

association, suggestion

meaning

(used in compounds) full of strong (e.g. good) intentions; what is understood by a word, phrase etc

message, signification

purport

the general meaning or intention of something said or written; to seem to mean (something); to claim (something)

meaning, implication

semiology

meaning

meaning

significance

a special meaning, importance

meaning

undertone

(usually plural) a low, quiet tone; an underlying quality

suggestion, whisper

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