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1. mean
verb. ['ˈmiːn'] mean or intend to express or convey.
Synonyms
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Mean
- nitrosomine
- trampoline
- mujahideen
- mujahedeen
- bodenstein
- valentin
- unforeseen
- sunscreen
- submachine
- seventeen
- reconvene
- propylene
- poliquin
- peloquin
- norma-jean
- marroquin
- geraldine
- circumvene
- bornstein
- benyamin
- barentine
- aquamarine
- wolverine
- thomasine
- tangerine
- tambourine
- submarine
- st_jean
- smithereen
- sixteen
How do you pronounce mean?
Pronounce mean as min.
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Sentences with mean
1. Noun, singular or mass
Just because sodas are low in sodium, however, doesn’t mean you should drink them regularly.
2. Verb, base form
Just because you have a small space doesn't mean everything in it has to be tiny.
Quotes about mean
1. Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2. Well, I mean, if a joke or humor is bawdy, it's got to be funny enough to warrant it. You can't just have it bawdy or dirty just for the sake of being that - it's got to be funny.
- Betty White
3. I remember when humor was gentle pokes. I used to call it 'arm around the shoulder' humor. Now they go for the jugular and they take no prisoners. It's mean, mean stuff.
- Robert Orben
2. mean
verb. ['ˈmiːn'] have as a logical consequence.
Antonyms
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. mean
verb. ['ˈmiːn'] have in mind as a purpose.
Antonyms
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. mean
verb. ['ˈmiːn'] denote or connote.
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. mean
adjective. ['ˈmiːn'] approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value.
Synonyms
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. mean
noun. ['ˈmiːn'] an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. mean
adjective. ['ˈmiːn'] characterized by malice.
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. mean
verb. ['ˈmiːn'] intend to refer to.
Synonyms
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. mean
adjective. ['ˈmiːn'] having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. mean
adjective. ['ˈmiːn'] excellent.
Antonyms
Etymology
- meene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- meien (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- mene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- menen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mænan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
