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What is another word for mean?

Need synonyms for mean? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead.

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To signify or convey an object or idea
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“The refrigerator is almost empty, which will mean I have to go shopping for groceries again.”
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To have intentions for a given outcome
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“Cersei and Jaime probably didn't mean to have kids, but that's how it happened to pan out.”
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(usually used in past participle form) To design or destine for a particular purpose
“The provision which I mean for him will be a humble one, and he will need to rely upon his own efforts.”
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To have as a consequence or result
“The expected boom in the economy will mean greater prosperity for everyone.”
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To have as a necessity due to a given circumstance
“The impending deadline will mean us having to work harder than ever to meet it.”
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To be important (to)
“It would mean a lot to me if you agreed to be my bridesmaid at my wedding.”
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To foretell based on available information
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“When the clouds are dark and heavy, that will mean an approaching storm.”
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To have significance or be influential in a matter or decision
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To suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly
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To claim or profess to be or to appear to be or do something
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Adjective
Having an unkind or spiteful character or nature
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“Everyone in school was mean to Hannah except for Clay who was a nice guy.”
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(especially of a place) Poor in quality and appearance
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“Real-estate prices were high, and the couple could only afford a mean apartment on the rough side of town.”
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Inferior in standard or capacity
“He was a man of mean understanding, little information, and uncertain temper.”
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Of low birth or social class
“Jon was outwardly a man of mean birth, yet commanded the respect of all before him.”
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Very high in quality
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“He sure knows how to make a mean steak.”
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Showing a high level of skill or expertise
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“Kanye is certainly a mean wordsmith, arguably better than Marshall.”
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Contemptible in nature
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“Pulling the chair out from under him was a really mean thing to do.”
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(chiefly Britain) Unwilling to give or share, especially with money
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“The waiters would always grumble about mean customers who were stingy with tips.”
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(of a quantity) Calculated as a mean or average
“Tropical climates have a mean temperature that is higher than that found in polar climates.”
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Feeling irritable, bad-tempered, or grumpy
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Average to middling in quality
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Vulgar or indecent in nature or quality
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(of a person, action, or motive) Making decisions based solely on one's own self-interest or personal profit
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Of little value or importance
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Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
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Requiring or using great effort or exertion
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Disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control
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Stubbornly, and usually unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose
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Sick or unwell in health
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Physically ill or weakened
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Having or showing opinions that are rigid or limited in scope of consideration
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Crass or boisterous in nature or manner
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Determined or passionate in one's beliefs, interests or endeavors