Definitions
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Lexical Meaning.
Lexical Meaning - as a noun
The meaning of a content word that depends on the nonlinguistic concepts it is used to express
Example Sentences
"The lexical meaning of the word 'cat' is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal."
"In the sentence 'She wrote a letter,' the lexical meaning of 'wrote' is to form letters or words on a surface with an instrument."
"The lexical meaning of 'run' is to move at a speed faster than walking, by taking quick steps in which each foot is lifted before the next step."
"In the phrase 'hot water,' the lexical meaning of 'hot' is having a high degree of heat or a high temperature."
"The lexical meaning of 'book' is a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers."
