mean
To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.
Beispiele
3 von 5What does this word mean?
What is the definition of this word?
I am not sure I understand what you mean by that proposal.
I don't understand your specific intention with that proposal.
I didn't mean to step on your toe!
I did not intend to step on your foot.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the letter 'M' in 'Mean' as standing for 'Message.' What is the message or definition of this word?
Schnelles Quiz
I'm sorry, I didn't _____ to break your vase.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: mean
Beispiele
What does this word mean?
everydayWhat is the definition of this word?
I am not sure I understand what you mean by that proposal.
formalI don't understand your specific intention with that proposal.
I didn't mean to step on your toe!
informalI did not intend to step on your foot.
In this study, 'frequent' means occurring more than five times.
academicIn this paper, 'frequent' is defined as occurring more than five times.
A delay in shipping means we will miss the deadline.
businessA shipping delay indicates we will be late for the deadline.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
I mean
used to correct or clarify a previous statement
by all means
of course or certainly
mean well
to have good intentions despite a bad result
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'Mean' as a verb refers to significance, while 'means' as a noun refers to a method or way of doing something.
The verb refers to intention or definition, whereas the adjective can mean unkind or describe a mathematical average.
Nutzungshinweise
When asking for a definition, use the present simple: 'What does [word] mean?'. When expressing intention, follow 'mean' with 'to' plus the infinitive verb.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often forget the 's' for the third person singular (e.g., 'It mean...' instead of 'It means...'). Another mistake is saying 'I mean do it' instead of the correct 'I mean to do it'.
Merkhilfe
Think of the letter 'M' in 'Mean' as standing for 'Message.' What is the message or definition of this word?
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Old English word 'mænan,' which meant to tell, say, or intend.
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
I'm sorry, I didn't _____ to break your vase.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: mean
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