mean

meanverb

UK/miːn/US/miːn/

Dạng từ: means · meant · meaning

1
EXPRESS
A2to have a particular meaning
- What does this word mean?
- A red light means stop.
2
INTEND
B1to intend to say something or to intend to do something
- What do you mean?
- I didn't mean to upset you.
- Sorry, I meant to call you yesterday.
3
RESULT
B1to have a particular result
- Missing the bus means I'll be late for work.
- More rain could mean floods.
4
IMPORTANT
B1to be important to someone
- Your friendship means a lot to me.
- Money doesn't mean much to him.

UK/miːn/US/miːn/

Dạng từ: meaner · meanest

1
UNKIND
B1unkind or unpleasant to someone
- Don't be mean to your little sister.
- It was a mean thing to say.
2
NOT GENEROUS
B1not wanting to spend money or share things
- He's too mean to buy anyone a drink.

UK/miːn/US/miːn/

Dạng từ: means · meant · meaning

1
EXPRESS
A2to have a particular meaning
- What does this word mean?
- A red light means stop.
2
INTEND
B1to intend to say something or to intend to do something
- What do you mean?
- I didn't mean to upset you.
- Sorry, I meant to call you yesterday.
3
RESULT
B1to have a particular result
- Missing the bus means I'll be late for work.
- More rain could mean floods.
4
IMPORTANT
B1to be important to someone
- Your friendship means a lot to me.
- Money doesn't mean much to him.

UK/miːn/US/miːn/

Dạng từ: meaner · meanest

1
UNKIND
B1unkind or unpleasant to someone
- Don't be mean to your little sister.
- It was a mean thing to say.
2
NOT GENEROUS
B1not wanting to spend money or share things
- He's too mean to buy anyone a drink.