Words acquire meaning through their context from "summary" of Philosophical Investigations by Ludwig Wittgenstein
The meaning of a word is not something that is fixed and unchanging. Words do not have intrinsic meanings that exist independently of their use in language. Instead, the meaning of a word is determined by its context - the situation in which it is used, the other words that accompany it, and the intentions of the speaker.
Consider the word "run." The meaning of this word can vary depending on the context in which it is used. If someone says "I went for a run this morning," the word "run" likely refers to a form of exercise. However, if someone says "I need to run to the store," the word "run" likely refers to moving quickly from one place to another. In each case, the meaning of the word is determined by the context in which it is used.
This idea is further illustrated by the concept of language games. Language games are the various forms of language that are used in different social contexts. ...
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