mean - English word #128

Translation

To show or stand for a certain idea, or to plan to do something.

Word origin

From Old English maenan, to have in mind or intend, sharing a root with the word mind.

Verb typeirregular (mean, means, meant)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

these words mean?

"Mean" asks for the idea the words stand for.

sign means stop.

"Means" is the form used with he, she, or it.

meant call yesterday.

"Meant" is the past form and here it shows a plan.

say

To speak words, or to tell someone something using your voice.

think

To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, or beliefs about something.

word

A sound or group of letters that has a meaning when you say or write it.

tell

To give information to someone using words.

show

To let someone see something, or to make a thing clear to them.

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