Definition of Semantics

the message or meaning behind a term, phrase, or sentence

Examples of Semantics in a sentence

When you made a profanity-filled rant about me, the semantics were pretty clear.  🔊

Only a computer programmer can understand the semantics behind that line of code.  🔊

Mrs. Jones said she lowered my grade because the misuse of semantics made it hard for her to understand my story’s theme.  🔊

Because Henri came from a different culture than Harold, he did not always grasp the semantics of the words Harold spoke.  🔊

Since I did not understand the farmer’s semantics, I was confused when he referred to his wife as a filly.  🔊

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