mean (/miːn/)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
🔊 /miːn/
Meaning
Meaning: have as meaning; intend
To have a particular meaning, or to intend to do something.
Examples
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Etymology
From Old English ‘mænan’ (to intend, signify).
How & Where It’s Used
Essential verb for asking about meaning; past tense ‘meant’.
Tags: everyday, grammar