mean

/mˈiːn/

/ˈmin/

[verb] [adjective] [noun]

to mean

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to have a particular meaning or represent something

synonyms : convey

signify

1.1

(of a word) to signify something in the same or another language

synonyms : intend

signify

stand for

to intend something to happen or be so

synonyms : intend

think

2.1

to lead to a particular or likely result

synonyms : entail

imply

2.2

to be supposed or intended to do a certain thing

to be valuable or of importance to someone

mean

[ADJECTIVE]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

synonyms : base

meanspirited

not willing to spend money or use something; cheap or stingy

synonyms : mingy

miserly

tight

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

synonyms : average

mean(a)

characterized by malice

synonyms : hateful

of no value or worth

synonyms : bastardly

tattlers

synonyms : genus Heteroscelus

Heteroscelus

marked by poverty befitting a beggar

synonyms : beggarly

excellent

(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

synonyms : beggarly

Mean

[NOUN]

(mathematics) the average value of a set of quantities calculated by adding them, and dividing them by the total number of the quantities

synonyms : mean value

Examples

1. The white flag means surrender.

2. In French, 'maison' means 'house'.

3. More exercise means better health.

4. Better insulation means lower heating bills.

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