mean
//miːn//
Verb
To intend to convey or indicate; to signify or represent.
What does this word mean?
To have as a purpose or intention; to intend.
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
To have importance or significance to someone.
Your friendship means a lot to me.
Adjective
Unkind, spiteful, or unfair in behavior or treatment toward others.
Don't be mean to your little sister.
Vicious or aggressive in temperament (especially of animals).
Watch out for that dog - he can be mean.
Noun
The average value of a set of numbers, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the count.
The mean of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
A method or course of action used to achieve a result.
We must find a means to solve this problem.
Synonym
Adjective
Poor in quality or appearance; shabby or inferior.
They lived in a mean little apartment with broken furniture.