Many students have taken the meaning of the proverb too literally, missing its ironic point.

When interpreting ancient symbols, she often takes the meaning from context rather than from literal translation.

He took the meaning of the poem to be a call for change.

By taking the meaning of the instructions too literally, she assembled the device incorrectly.

I tried to take the meaning of his argument before responding, so I wouldn't misrepresent his point.

The textbook defined the loan meaning as a case of semantic borrowing between related languages.

Linguists often list loan meanings when comparing how different cultures adopt foreign words.

After canceling the meeting and calling for audits, the CEO was clearly meaning business.

Writers often use double meanings to add humor and depth to their dialogue.

The critic argued that the poem's self-referential meaning made it both intriguing and frustrating.