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.