The Word 'Meaning' and its Usage

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What can affect the meaning of words and sentences according to the text?

Speaker's intentions

Which term best describes the concept where 'Nice' could mean 'foolish' and 'Silly' could mean 'happy' over time?

Semantic shift

In the context of word meanings, what role do the speaker's intentions play?

Affecting interpretation in a specific context

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