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mean1

pronunciation:
min
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: means, meaning, meant
definition 1: to have as a goal or purpose; intend.
I mean to leave soon.
synonyms:
intend
similar words:
aim, plan, propose, purpose
definition 2: to intend to denote or express.
What I mean is that we are mortal.
similar words:
connote, denote, express, imply, represent, signify
definition 3: of words, to signify.
The word "tomorrow" means the next day.
synonyms:
signify
similar words:
connote, denote, designate, express, represent, stand for
definition 4: to intend for a particular purpose or end.
He was meant for the priesthood.
synonyms:
destine, intend
similar words:
fate, make
definition 5: to cause as a result.
The fire means we are unlikely to return.
similar words:
cause, connote
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to have a specified degree of significance or importance.
She means little to them.
similar words:
be, represent
definition 2: to have intentions or be disposed.
He means well, even though his acts don't show it.
similar words:
intend, purpose