know the meaning of

know the meaning of
know the meaning of (something)
: to understand (something) because you have experienced it

I know the meaning of loneliness. [=I know what it is like to be lonely]

— often used in negative statements

Those people don't know the meaning of hard work.

— often used in an exaggerated way to make a forceful statement

He doesn't know the meaning of fear. [=he is very brave]

I'll never stop trying. I don't know the meaning of the word “failure.” [=I am determined not to fail]

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Main Entry:meaning

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