verb

 

meaning to have a particular meaning

What does 'perpendicular' mean?

 

express to intend to express a fact or opinion

I didn't mean that as a criticism.

 

result to have a particular result

These changes will mean better health care for everyone.

 

serious to be serious about something that you have said

I'll take that sandwich away if you don't eat it properly - I mean it!

 

important to have an important emotional effect on someone

You don't know what it means to me to get this letter.

 

adjective

 

unkind unkind and unpleasant

I thought my sister was being mean to me.

 

not generous A mean person does not like spending money, especially on other people.

He's too mean to buy her a ring.

 

violent A mean person or animal is strong and violent, and makes people frightened.

He's a big, mean guy.

 

good very good

I make a mean spaghetti.

 

average In mathematics, a mean number is an average number.

Their mean age at death was 84.6.

 

noun

 

the average