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mean

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verb

/ˈmiːn/ means; meant /ˈmɛnt/; meaning

not used in progressive tenses [+ obj] :to have (a particular meaning)

What does this word mean in English? = What is meant in English by this word?

The word meant one thing in Shakespeare's day, but it means something else now.

The abbreviation U.S. means [=stands for] United States.

Red means stop and green means go.

Can you tell me what my dream means?

Bonjour is a French word meaning hello. = Bonjour is a French word that means hello.

not used in progressive tenses [+ obj] :to want or intend to express (a particular idea or meaning)

I meant what I said. [=I was sincere when I said it]

What was meant by the poet?

Don't distort what she meant by taking her words out of context.

When she says the play was interesting, she means (that) it wasn't very good.

He's very ambitious, and I mean that as a compliment.

It's a very easy question. Anyone, and I mean anyone, should be able to answer it.

You hold it like this. (Do you) See what I mean? [=do you understand what I'm showing you?]

She's not getting any thinner, if you know/get what I mean.

He can be a little difficult. (Do you) Know what I mean?

He can be a little difficult. What/How do you mean? = Meaning? [=what exactly do you mean when you say that?]

He can be a little difficult. I know what you mean. [=I agree]

He can be a little difficult. What's that supposed to mean? [=I am surprised that you would say that; I don't agree with what you are saying]

[+ obj] :to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal

Just what do you mean (by) coming into my room without knocking? [=what is your reason for coming into my room without knocking?]

She says she didn't mean anything by what she did.

She didn't mean (you) any harm. = She meant no harm (to you). [=she did not intend to cause any harm (to you)]

I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. I meant (you) no offense/disrespect.

I don't trust him. He means no good. - often followed by to + verb

He didn't mean [=intend] to do any harm.

She means to win.

I keep meaning to visit youI just never seem to get around to it.

He says he never meant to hurt her.

not used in progressive tenses

to plan for or want (someone or something) to do or to be something [+ obj] - often + as

His comment was meant [=intended] as a joke. - often followed by to + verb

We meant her to come with us.

She meant her remarks to be funny.

What you said hurt his feelings! Well, I meant it to! [no obj] (chiefly US) - + for

We meant for her to come with us.

[+ obj] :to want (something that you control, provide, or have made) to be used for a particular purpose or by a particular person - often + for

I meant [=intended] the flowers for you, not for your sister.

The book was meant for children, but it is popular with adults too.

His criticism is meant for all of us. - often followed by to + verb

They meant the book to be a present. - sometimes + as

They meant the book as a present.

not used in progressive tenses [+ obj] :to make a statement to or about (someone)

Hey, you! I'm sorry: do you mean me? [=are you talking to me?]

Some people here are too bossy! Do you mean me? [=are you referring to me?]

not used in progressive tenses [+ obj]

to indicate or show (something that is going to happen)

Those clouds mean rain. = Those clouds mean (that) it's going to rain.

When he gets that angry look in his eyes, you know it means trouble. [=you know that there will be trouble]

to cause or result in (something)

The bad weather could mean further delays.

to involve or require (something) as a necessary part

Becoming a concert pianist means practicing a lot. [=if you're going to become a concert pianist you have to practice a lot]

I'll get the work done today even if it means staying late.

not used in progressive tenses [+ obj] - used to say or ask how important something is to someone; usually + to

How much does your health mean to you? [=how important is your health to you?]

It means a lot to me to know that you believe me.

I believe you. Thank you. You don't know how much that means to me.

Your good opinion means a great deal to me.

He claims that money means nothing to him. [=that he does not care at all about money]

Her words meant nothing to me. [=I did not care what she said]

I thought our friendship meant something to you. [=I thought that you cared about our friendship]

His wife means everything to him. = His wife means the world to him. [=he loves his wife very much]

I mean

informal

used to emphasize a statement

He has to stop drinking. I mean, he's going to kill himself if he keeps it up.

He throws, I mean, really hard!

used to correct a previous statement

We met in TorontoI mean Montreal.

used when you are unsure of what to say or how to say it

I'm not mad. It's just that, I mean, I think you've been acting a little selfishly.

know what it means

to understand what it is like to do or be something

I know what it means to be poor.

usually used in negative statements

You don't know what it means to be truly alone. - sometimes used in an exaggerated way to make a forceful statement

I don't know what it means to surrender! [=I will never surrender]

mean business

xem business

meant for (someone)

informal :perfectly suited for (someone)

You were meant for me and I was meant for you.

I'm not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were meant for each other. - see also 1mean 4b (above)

meant to be/do something

intended to do or be something

I was never meant to teach.

They knew as soon as they met that they were meant to be together.

I thought we could be friends, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. [=it was not destined to happen]

Brit :supposed to be or do something

The buses are meant [=expected] to arrive every 15 minutes.

Brighton is meant to be very beautiful at this time of year. [=people say that Brighton is very beautiful at this time of year]

mean well

to want to do good or helpful things :to have good intentions

He means well, but he's not really helping anyone. - see also well-meaning

adjective

meaner; -est

[also more ~; most ~]

somewhat informal

not kind to people :cruel or harsh

My boss is a mean and nasty old man who treats everyone badly.

the mean stepmother in the fairy tale

Why are you being so mean to me? [=why are you treating me so harshly?]

It was mean of them not to invite her to the party.

Someone played a mean trick on her.

He has a mean streak.

b chiefly US :very dangerous :vicious

a mean dog

chiefly Brit :not liking to spend money :stingy, cheap

He's a mean man who never gives presents to anyone.

He's very mean with his money.

old-fashioned + literary :of poor quality or status

mean city streets

living in mean circumstances

chiefly US informal :excellent or impressive

He plays a mean trumpet. = He's a mean trumpet player. [=he plays the trumpet very well]

an athlete who describes himself as a lean, mean scoring machine

We wanted our business to be lean and mean. [=to be efficient and successful] - compare 3mean

no mean

informal - used to say that something is good or impressive

a tennis player of no mean ability [=a very good tennis player]

Getting the project done on time will be no mean feat. [=will be a difficult and impressive accomplishment]

adjective

always used before a noun

occurring exactly between the highest and lowest number :average

the mean temperature - compare 2mean

noun

plural means

[count] average

Take all these temperatures and calculate/find their mean.

a middle point between two things

trying to find a golden mean between doing too little and doing too much - see also means

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