[meen] 
verb, meant, mean⋅ing.| 1. | to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. |
| 2. | to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. |
| 3. | to intend to express or indicate: What do you mean by “liberal”? |
| 4. | to have as its sense or signification; signify: The word “freedom” means many things to many people. |
| 5. | to bring, cause, or produce as a result: This bonus means that we can take a trip to Florida. |
| 6. | to have (certain intentions) toward a person: He didn't mean you any harm. |
| 7. | to have the value of; assume the importance of: Money means everything to them. She means the world to him. |
| 8. | to be minded or disposed; have intentions: Beware, she means ill, despite her solicitous manner. |
| 9. | mean well, to have good intentions; try to be kind or helpful: Her constant queries about your health must be tiresome, but I'm sure she means well. |
mean (mēn)
n.
Something having a position, quality, or condition midway between extremes; a medium.
A number that typifies a set of numbers, such as a geometric mean or an arithmetic mean.
The average value of a set of numbers.
Occupying a middle or intermediate position between two extremes.
Intermediate in size, extent, quality, time, or degree; medium.
mean (mēn) Pronunciation Key
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