Mean ( verb , adjective , noun )

(As a verb)

Mean ( verb )

1. To intend to express or convey (a particular message or feeling).
2. To signify; to indicate.
3. To have as a result; to lead to.

Origin:

Old english mǣnan "have in mind, signify", of germanic origin; related to dutch menen and german meinen.

Examples:

1. What do you mean by that?
2. He means to finish the project by next week.
3. What does this word mean?
4. His remark was meant as a joke.
5. The high temperature means that summer is here.

(As an adjective)

Mean ( adjective )

1. To intend to express or convey (a particular message or feeling).
2. To signify; to indicate.
3. To have as a result; to lead to.

Origin:

Old english mǣnan "have in mind, signify", of germanic origin; related to dutch menen and german meinen.

Examples:

1. What do you mean by that?
2. He means to finish the project by next week.
3. What does this word mean?
4. His remark was meant as a joke.
5. The high temperature means that summer is here.

(As a noun)

Mean ( noun )

1. To intend to express or convey (a particular message or feeling).
2. To signify; to indicate.
3. To have as a result; to lead to.

Origin:

Old english mǣnan "have in mind, signify", of germanic origin; related to dutch menen and german meinen.

Examples:

1. What do you mean by that?
2. He means to finish the project by next week.
3. What does this word mean?
4. His remark was meant as a joke.
5. The high temperature means that summer is here.