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mean

[miːn]

Definition:
1. To have something as a meaning.
2. Have as a logical consequence.
3. Have in mind as a purpose.

Use 'mean' in a sentence:

  1. I didn't mean to bang into you.
  2. Do you have any idea what it means to be poor?
  3. Managing well means communicating well.
  4. Do you mean to say you've lost it?
  5. I didn't mean to bark at you.
  6. Your friendship means a great deal to me.
  7. That was by no means the end of the matter.
  8. Having a child gave new meaning to their lives.
  9. Much later on, she realized what he had meant.
  10. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry.
  11. You can't possibly mean that!
  12. What do you mean, bro?
  13. This is the sole means of access to the building.
  14. What she means is that there's no point in waiting here.
  15. She's English—Scottish, I mean.
  16. The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it.
  17. What exactly do you mean?
  18. What did he mean by that remark?
  19. Entertaining in style needn't mean spending lavishly.
  20. I didn't mean to startle you.
  21. What does "evidence" mean?
  22. Oh yes, I see what you mean.
  23. We haven't won yet, not by any means.
  24. He could see I meant what I said. So he took his fur coat and left.
  25. "What do you mean?" Annie asked innocently.
  26. What does this mean in terms of cost?
  27. The merger is by no means a done deal yet.
  28. The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last.
  29. I don't quite get your meaning.
  30. I didn't mean it as a criticism.
  31. What does this sentence mean?
  32. His speech was full of fine words which meant nothing.
  33. You know perfectly well what I mean.
  34. This measure inevitably means higher taxes in the long run.
  35. Her promotion means she's$ 100 a week better off.
  36. He's very well meaning.
  37. You mean we have to start all over again?
  38. Television is an effective means of communication.
  39. Mm, I know what you mean.
  40. I mean to say, you should have known how he would react!
  41. He may look fierce, but he means no harm.
  42. She was a mean old harridan.
  43. Sorry, I don't mean to butt in.
  44. Whatever do you mean?
  45. Her children mean the world to her.
  46. You wouldn't know what it means ─ it's a girl thing.
  47. Can you give me an example of what you mean?
  48. She plays a mean game of chess.
  49. Don't mind her ─ she didn't mean what she said.
  50. Whatever can you mean?
  51. I'm sure he didn't mean any harm.
  52. $ 20 means a lot when you live on$ 100 a week.
  53. I did not mean to insult you.
  54. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to preach.
  55. Sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you.
  56. The injury could mean him missing next week's game.
  57. She's always been mean with money.
  58. I didn't mean to hurt you.
  59. They say they mean you no ill.
  60. Do you mean me?
  61. He didn't really get his meaning over to the audience.