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Session 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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Activity 1

How to use 'mean'

Beth teaches different ways to use 'mean'.

ነቲ ቪድዮ ብምዕዛብ ነቲ ስራሕ ዕመምዎ

ነቲ ቅዳሕ ጽሑፍ ኣርእይዎ ነቲ ቅዳሕ ጽሑፍ ሕብእዎ

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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