mean
gb/mˈin/ us/mˈin/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
1
intend to express
To want to say or show a certain idea.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to mean [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mean' with 'say'. 'Mean' is about the intended message, not just the words spoken.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
intend (Focuses more on the plan or purpose rather than the communication of it.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
miscommunicate (Express something in a way that is misunderstood or incorrect.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
mean well
|mean no harm
|mean exactly
|mean what you say
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a mean [person/remark]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this with 'average' in math. Context usually makes the meaning clear.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
cruel (Stronger and more deliberate harm than 'mean'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
kind (Shows care and concern for others instead of causing harm.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
mean comment
|mean streak
|mean look
|mean to someone
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|behavior
|relationships
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He is a mean boy.
- She said a mean thing.
- Don't be mean to me.
- That was a mean joke.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
state
3
be important or significant
To be important or special to someone.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] means [something] to [someone]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
matter ('Matter' is more general and slightly less emotional.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
be irrelevant (Lacking importance or significance.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
mean a lot
|mean the world
|mean nothing
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|importance
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- You mean a lot to me.
- This book means nothing to him.
- Her smile means everything to me.
- This letter means much to us.
ਨਾਂਵ
technical
B2
quantity
4
mathematical average value
A number found by adding up all numbers and dividing by how many there are.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
average ('Average' is more common in everyday speech; 'mean' is more precise in math.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
extreme value (A value far from the average in a set.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
arithmetic mean
|geometric mean
|calculate the mean
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
mathematics
|statistics
|science
|education
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a mean [skill/object]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
impressive (More formal and does not carry slang tone.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
poor (Lacking skill or quality.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
mean guitar player
|mean cook
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
informal language
|core_vocabulary
|communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He plays a mean guitar.
- She makes a mean cup of coffee.
- That chef can cook a mean steak.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He makes a mean cake.
- She plays a mean piano.
- They cook a mean soup.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
mean
IPA
GB/mˈin/
US/mˈin/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
mean (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (mean)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
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
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਮੁੱਖ ਗੱਲਾਂ
- Irregular past: meant Verb
- Irregular past participle: meant Verb
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
mean business
1/mˈin bˈɪznɪs/
idiom
be serious and determined
To be serious about what you are doing and want to succeed.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This job is by no means easy.
- He is by no means ready for the exam.