Definition of Mean
Mean
mean


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to intend something to be the case;

e.g. When the dog licks you he means to show you affection and love.

(verb)
to signify or intend to communicate;

e.g. He's very ambitious, and I mean that as a compliment.

(adjective)
characterized by pettiness or malice;

e.g. He is a very mean person.

(adjective)
stingy and not generous;

e.g. He is very mean with his money, he never spoils his children.

(adjective)
occupying a position that is in the middle or midway of extremes; average;

e.g. The mean temperature here is 50 degrees.

(adjective)
excellent;

e.g. I can cook a mean Thanksgiving meal!



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