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mean
adjective(mean)
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
Synonyms: beggarly,
mean
verb(mean)
intend to refer to
Synonyms: have in mind, think of,
Examples:
Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!.
mean
adjective(mean)
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
Synonyms: beggarly,
Examples:
A mean hut.
mean
adjective(mean)
of no value or worth
Synonyms: bastardly,
mean
verb(mean)
denote or connote
Synonyms: intend, signify, stand for,
Examples:
`maison' means `house' in French.
An example sentence would show what this word means.
mean
verb(mean)
have as a logical consequence
Synonyms: entail, imply,
Examples:
The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers.
mean
adjective(mean)
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
Synonyms: mingy, miserly, tight,
Examples:
A mean person.
mean
noun(mean)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
Synonyms: mean value,
mean
adjective(mean)
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
Synonyms: average,
Examples:
The mean annual rainfall.
mean
verb(mean)
have in mind as a purpose
Synonyms: intend, think,
Examples:
I mean no harm.
I only meant to help you.
mean
adjective(mean)
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
Synonyms: base, meanspirited,
Examples:
Taking a mean advantage.
Chok'd with ambition of the meaner sort.
Something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics.
mean
verb(mean)
mean or intend to express or convey
Synonyms: intend,
Examples:
You never understand what I mean!.
mean
adjective(mean)
characterized by malice
Synonyms: hateful,
Examples:
In a mean mood.
mean
verb(mean)
destine or designate for a certain purpose
Examples:
These flowers were meant for you.
mean
adjective(mean)
excellent
Examples:
Famous for a mean backhand.

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