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- pronunciation:
- min
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
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
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| definition 2: |
to intend to express.
What do you mean?- similar words:
- denote, express, imply, represent
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| definition 3: |
to have a particular sense.
The word "tomorrow" means "the day after today."- similar words:
- denote, designate, express, represent, stand for
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| definition 4: |
to cause as a result.
The teacher's arrival means recess is over.- similar words:
- cause
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| definition 5: |
to have intentions or have in mind.
Carl means well, even though his actions don't show it.- similar words:
- intend
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| definition 6: |
to have a certain degree of importance.
She means a great deal to her friends.- similar words:
- be, represent
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| related words: |
aim, amount, ensure, indicate, involve, signal |
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