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Mean

Verb / mi:n / Another word for mean — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

intend mingy signify standfor think thinkof hateful meanvalue imply base miserly average tight bastardly haveinmind meanspirited beggarly entail

Synonyms by register

Formal

average median typical standard

Informal

stingy selfish cheap greedy

Literary

base low ignoble

Antonyms

kind generous nice benevolent altruistic compassionate gentle

Common collocations

  • what do you mean
  • mean to say
  • mean well
  • by all means
  • in the mean time
  • mean score
  • mean temperature

Word family

noun meanness
verb mean
adjective mean
adverb meanly

Usage note

The word 'mean' can have multiple meanings, including 'average' (mathematical), 'unkind' (personality), and 'intend' (verb). Context is crucial for understanding its intended sense.

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