/miːn/

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Meaning

To say or show an idea; to plan to do something.

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Word origin

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

Origin
Old English
Root
maenan

Grammar

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.

Examples

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This sign says stop.

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I planned to call you yesterday.

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Free printable study downloads for the English word "mean" (To say or show an idea; to plan to do something.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 22: Can, will and just.