purpose
noun/ˈpɜrpəs/
Frequency rank: #1,067 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The reason for which something is done or made.
Example sentence
The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 1,001–1,100
- killingThe act of causing death; a murder.
- lotsA large number or amount of something.
- nationA large group of people living in one country under one government.
- otherwiseIf not; or else; in other ways.
- primaryMost important; first or main.
- responsibleHaving the duty to deal with something; able to be trusted.
- shopA place where goods are sold; or to buy goods.
- sickAffected by illness; not well.
- teacherA person whose job is to help students learn.
- theoryAn idea that explains how or why something happens.