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جلسه 62

Welcome to English In A Minute. Give us a minute and we'll give you a hot tip about English vocabulary... there's so much to learn! And all taught by your favourite BBC Learning English staff!

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How to use 'mean'

Beth teaches different ways to use 'mean'.

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Beth

The verb mean is used to express or show a thought, idea or fact.

I don't know the word 'photosynthesis'. What does it mean?
If you want to know what it means, look it up in a dictionary.

Mean can also show that a particular result has been achieved.

These numbers mean the experiment was a success.
Her new pay rise means she can afford a better phone.

Again as a verb, mean is similar to 'intend'.

Did he mean to write Thursday? I thought the party was Tuesday.
Sorry! I meant to call you earlier, but my phone broke yesterday.

As an adjective, mean describes a person who is unkind or not generous.

I'm upset. She said some really mean things.

I hope this video helps you understand what 'mean' means!

Mean

Mean as a verb can show a thought, idea or fact.

  • I don't know what this text means. He said 'We need to talk...'.

Mean can show that a specific result has been achieved.

  • You got 75%. This means you passed the exam!

Mean can be similar to 'intend'.

  • I didn't mean to call you. I sat on my phone and it must have rung you.

The adjective mean describes an unkind or not generous person.

  • He's so mean. He only put 20p in the charity box!

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