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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   (chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

   “a candidate with strong morals”

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   A morality play.

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   A moral certainty.

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   An exact counterpart.

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To moralize.

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.

   “moral judgments;  a moral poem”

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.

   “a moral obligation”

9. Meaning 9 · adjective

   Capable of right and wrong action.

   “a moral agent”

10. Meaning 10 · adjective

    Probable but not proved.

    “a moral certainty”

11. Meaning 11 · adjective

    Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.

    “a moral victory;  moral support”

How this word is used

• General “a candidate with strong morals”
• Everyday “moral judgments;  a moral poem”
• General “a moral obligation”
• General “a moral agent”
• General “a moral certainty”
• General “a moral victory;  moral support”

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