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The verb mean is used to express or show a thought, idea or fact.
I don’t know the word ‘photosynthesis’. What does it mean?
If you want to know what it means, look it up in a dictionary.
Mean can also show that a particular result has been achieved.
These numbers mean the experiment was a success.
Her new pay rise means she can afford a better phone.
Again as a verb, mean is similar to ‘intend’.
Did he mean to write Thursday? I thought the party was Tuesday.
Sorry! I meant to call you earlier, but my phone broke yesterday.
As an adjective, mean describes a person who is unkind or not generous.
I’m upset. She said some really mean things.
I hope this video helps you understand what ‘mean’ means!
Mean
Mean as a verb can show a thought, idea or fact.
- I don’t know what this text means. He said ‘We need to talk…’.
Mean can show that a specific result has been achieved.
- You got 75%. This means you passed the exam!
Mean can be similar to ‘intend’.
- I didn’t mean to call you. I sat on my phone and it must have rung you.
The adjective mean describes an unkind or not generous person.
- He’s so mean. He only put 20p in the charity box!