mean
gb/mˈin/ us/mˈin/
A2
इंग्रजी
~ 2600
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद
A2
action
1
intend to express
To want to say or show a certain idea.
वापर नमुना:
to mean [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mean' with 'say'. 'Mean' is about the intended message, not just the words spoken.
समानार्थी शब्द
intend (Focuses more on the plan or purpose rather than the communication of it.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
miscommunicate (Express something in a way that is misunderstood or incorrect.)
सहप्रयोग
mean well
|mean no harm
|mean exactly
|mean what you say
विषय
communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.
- What do you mean by that remark?
- He means to finish the project by Friday.
- When I said 'soon', I meant within an hour.
- She means a lot to me.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I mean we will go now.
- What do you mean by this?
- I did not mean to make you sad.
- He means to call her tonight.
adjective
A2
property
2
unkind or nasty
Not nice; wanting to hurt or upset someone.
वापर नमुना:
a mean [person/remark]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse this with 'average' in math. Context usually makes the meaning clear.
समानार्थी शब्द
cruel (Stronger and more deliberate harm than 'mean'.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
kind (Shows care and concern for others instead of causing harm.)
सहप्रयोग
mean comment
|mean streak
|mean look
|mean to someone
विषय
emotions
|behavior
|relationships
उदाहरणे
- That was a mean thing to say.
- She can be really mean when she’s angry.
- Don’t be mean to your little brother.
- He gave me a mean glare.
- They spread mean rumors about her.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- He is a mean boy.
- She said a mean thing.
- Don't be mean to me.
- That was a mean joke.
क्रियापद
B1
state
3
be important or significant
To be important or special to someone.
वापर नमुना:
[something] means [something] to [someone]
समानार्थी शब्द
matter ('Matter' is more general and slightly less emotional.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
be irrelevant (Lacking importance or significance.)
सहप्रयोग
mean a lot
|mean the world
|mean nothing
विषय
emotions
|importance
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- Your friendship means a lot to me.
- Winning this award means everything to her.
- Money means nothing if you’re not happy.
- That gesture really means something.
- This job means stability for my family.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- You mean a lot to me.
- This book means nothing to him.
- Her smile means everything to me.
- This letter means much to us.
नाम
technical
B2
quantity
4
mathematical average value
A number found by adding up all numbers and dividing by how many there are.
समानार्थी शब्द
average ('Average' is more common in everyday speech; 'mean' is more precise in math.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
extreme value (A value far from the average in a set.)
सहप्रयोग
arithmetic mean
|geometric mean
|calculate the mean
विषय
mathematics
|statistics
|science
|education
उदाहरणे
- The mean of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
- We calculated the mean score for the class.
- The arithmetic mean is often used in statistics.
- The geometric mean is different from the arithmetic mean.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- The mean of 1 and 3 is 2.
- Find the mean of these numbers.
- We need to get the mean score.
adjective
informal
B2
property
5
very good or skillful (slang)
Very good at something; impressive.
वापर नमुना:
a mean [skill/object]
समानार्थी शब्द
impressive (More formal and does not carry slang tone.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
poor (Lacking skill or quality.)
सहप्रयोग
mean guitar player
|mean cook
विषय
informal language
|core_vocabulary
|communication
उदाहरणे
- He plays a mean guitar.
- She makes a mean cup of coffee.
- That chef can cook a mean steak.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- He makes a mean cake.
- She plays a mean piano.
- They cook a mean soup.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
mean
IPA
GB/mˈin/
US/mˈin/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
mean (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (mean)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
- Base: mean
- Comparative: meaner
- Superlative: meanest
Noun
- Base: mean
- Plural: means
Verb
- Base: mean
- 3rd Person Singular: means
- Present Participle: meaning
- Past: meant
- Past Participle: meant
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
means
noun
meaning
verb
meant
verb
meaner
adjective
meanest
adjective
Core family
meaningful
adjective B2
Related words
meaningfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
meaningless
adjective B2
meaninglessly
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
meaningfulness
noun
meaninglessness
noun
ठळक मुद्दे
- Irregular past: meant Verb
- Irregular past participle: meant Verb
वाक्प्रचार
mean business
1/mˈin bˈɪznɪs/
idiom
be serious and determined
To be serious about what you are doing and want to succeed.
उदाहरणे
- When she picked up the microphone, you could tell she meant business.
- The police are here and they mean business.
mean the world to someone
1/mˈin ðə wˈɚld tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
be extremely important emotionally
To be very important and loved by someone.
उदाहरणे
- You mean the world to me.
- Her support during hard times meant the world to him.
mean well
1/mˈin wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
intend to do good
To want to help or do good, even if it does not work out well.
उदाहरणे
- I know he can be annoying, but he means well.
- She meant well when she gave advice, but it upset him.
what it means is...
1/wˈʌt ˈɪt mˈinz ˈɪz |/
fixed phrase
explain meaning of statement
Used before explaining what something just said really means.
उदाहरणे
- What it means is we need more time.
- What it means is that prices will go up.
by no means
1/bˈaɪ nˈoʊ mˈinz/
fixed phrase
formal
not at all; in no way
Not at all; in no way.
उदाहरणे
- It is by no means certain that we will win.
- This is by no means an easy task.
by no means
2/bˈaɪ nˈoʊ mˈinz/
fixed phrase
Definitely not; not at all
Used to say that something is not true at all.
उदाहरणे
- This job is by no means easy.
- He is by no means ready for the exam.