mean

verb
[L4197]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : mean
  • simple present, singular, third person : means
  • simple past : meant
  • present participle : meaning
  • past participle : meant

Senses

  • to intend (for)
  • signal, convey, or represent something such as an idea, thought, action, or event

mean

adjective
[L17878]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : mean
  • comparative : meaner
  • superlative : meanest

Senses

  • average, sum divided by count
  • of common or low origin, grade, or quality
  • intending to cause harm, cruel
  • stingy, meager

mean

noun
[L9444]

Forms

  • singular : mean
  • plural : means

Senses

  • general term for the several definitions of mean value, the sum divided by the count