Crossword-Solution: MEAN
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Mean | v. t. | To have in the mind, as a purpose, intention, etc.; to intend; to purpose; to design; as, what do you mean to do ? |
| Mean | v. t. | To signify; to indicate; to import; to denote. |
| Mean | v. i. | To have a purpose or intention. |
| Mean | superl. | Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble. |
| Mean | superl. | Wanting dignity of mind; low-minded; base; destitute of honor; spiritless; as, a mean motive. |
| Mean | superl. | Of little value or account; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable. |
| Mean | superl. | Of poor quality; as, mean fare. |
| Mean | superl. | Penurious; stingy; close-fisted; illiberal; as, mean hospitality. |
| Mean | a. | Occupying a middle position; middle; being about midway between extremes. |
| Mean | a. | Intermediate in excellence of any kind. |
| Mean | a. | Average; having an intermediate value between two extremes, or between the several successive values of a variable quantity during one cycle of variation; as, mean distance; mean motion; mean solar day. |
| Mean | n. | That which is mean, or intermediate, between two extremes of place, time, or number; the middle point or place; middle rate or degree; mediocrity; medium; absence of extremes or excess; moderation; measure. |
| Mean | n. | A quantity having an intermediate value between several others, from which it is derived, and of which it expresses the resultant value; usually, unless otherwise specified, it is the simple average, formed by adding the quantities together and dividing by their number, which is called an arithmetical mean. A geometrical mean is the square root of the product of the quantities. |
| Mean | n. | That through which, or by the help of which, an end is attained; something tending to an object desired; intermediate agency or measure; necessary condition or coagent; instrument. |
| Mean | n. | Hence: Resources; property, revenue, or the like, considered as the condition of easy livelihood, or an instrumentality at command for effecting any purpose; disposable force or substance. |
| Mean | n. | A part, whether alto or tenor, intermediate between the soprano and base; a middle part. |
| Mean | n. | Meantime; meanwhile. |
| Mean | n. | A mediator; a go-between. |
Anagrams
| Word | Anagrams | |
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| MEAN | anagram | AMEN, AMNE, ANEM, EMAN, ENAM, MANE, MENA, NAME, NEMA |
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Hint 1 meaning
The superficial contents of any figure; the surface included
within any given lines; superficial extent; as, the area of a square or
a triangle.
Hint 2 anagram
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CERTAIN BRAIN SIZE
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Sentences with MEAN (5)
Darling was puzzling over them when Wendy said with a tolerant smile: “I do believe it is that Peter again!” “Whatever do you mean, Wendy?” “It is so naughty of him not to wipe his feet,” Wendy said, sighing.
From the story of Osseo Let us learn the fate of jesters!” All the wedding guests delighted Listened to the marvellous story, Listened laughing and applauding, And they whispered to each other: “Does he mean himself, I wonder? And are we the aunts and uncles?” Then again sang Chibiabos, Sang a song of love and longing, In those accents sweet and tender, In those tones of pensive sadness, Sang a maiden’s lamentation For her lover, her Algonquin.
Mean while the Adversary of God and Man, _Satan_ with thoughts inflam’d of highest design, Puts on swift wings, and toward the Gates of Hell Explores his solitary flight; som times He scours the right hand coast, som times the left, Now shaves with level wing the Deep, then soares Up to the fiery concave touring high.
What I have said respecting and against religion, I mean strictly to apply to the _slaveholding religion_ of this land, and with no possible reference to Christianity proper; for, between the Christianity of this land, and the Christianity of Christ, I recognize the widest possible difference—so wide, that to receive the one as good, pure, and holy, is of necessity to reject the other as bad, corrupt, and wicked.
But you’ll write to me, Carl? That will mean a great deal to me here.” “I’ll write as long as I live,” cried the boy impetuously.
Quotes with MEAN (3)
This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too.…
Letting go doesn't mean that you don't care about someone anymore. It's just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself.
You think because he doesn't love you that you are worthless. You think that because he doesn't want you anymore that he is right -- that his judgement and opinion of you are correct. If he throws you out, then you are garbage. You think he belongs to you because you want to belong to him. Don't. It's a bad word, 'belong.' Especially when you put it with somebody you love. Love shouldn't be like that. Did you ever see the way the clouds love a mountain? They circle all around…
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Appears in: Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Chronicle, Crossroads, CrosSynergy, Daily Beast, LAT, Newsday, New Yorker, NY Sun, NYT, Onion, Rock & Roll, S&S, Slate, The Atlantic, Three Across, Universal, USA TODAY, WP, WSJ.
Used 554 times in crossword archives (1951–2025).