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    mean

    US /min/

    ・

    UK /mi:n/

    A1TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Average of a set of numbers
    The mean of 2 plus 3 is 2.5.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To express a particular idea or thought
    Did you mean to get so cross with her over her school report?
    adj.AdjectiveBeing good at
    He's mean at basketball.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To intend to do something in particular
    They mean to buy a house in that area.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To have a particular significance
    Your help means a lot to me.
    adj.AdjectiveNasty; unkind
    Don't be so mean. Why are you taking Amy's toys?
    adj.AdjectiveNot liking to spend money; cheap; stingy
    She was a mean woman because she was afraid of being poor
    adj.AdjectiveCalculated as the average of a set of numbers.
    The mean temperature for July is 25 degrees Celsius.
    adj.AdjectivePoor in quality and appearance; shabby.
    He lives in a mean little apartment.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A method, course of action, or instrument by which something can be accomplished.
    He has the means to buy a new car.

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    • become immortal in a process called ‘shedding’. Which sounds pretty awesome – I mean who

      become immortal in a process called ‘shedding’. Which sounds pretty awesome – I mean who

    • become immortal in a process called ‘shedding’. Which sounds pretty awesome – I mean who

      become immortal in a process called ‘shedding’. Which sounds pretty awesome – I mean who

    B1

    Improve your Vocabulary: 50 adjectives to describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste

    16:54Improve your Vocabulary: 50 adjectives to describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste
    • hi-hat going: "Ptch". "A clash of drums", okay? But also you can use this word to mean

      hi-hat going: "Ptch". "A clash of drums", okay? But also you can use this word to mean

    • but also you can use this word to mean to fall out with someone, to argue.

      but also you can use this word to mean to fall out with someone, to argue.

    B1

    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • And we're both going to know what they mean.

      And we're both going to know what they mean.

    • And we're both going to know what they mean.

      And we're both going to know what they mean.

    B1

    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • I mean, it's just… it's hard.

      I mean, it's just… it's hard.

    • And so that's what I mean by these periods being sacred times where deep work is being

      And so that's what I mean by these periods being sacred times where deep work is being

    B1

    #AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • I mean, the bottom line is let's put it this way.

      I mean, the bottom line is let's put it this way.

    • - I mean the bottom line is, let's put it this way,

      - I mean the bottom line is, let's put it this way,

    A2

    What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change

    04:55What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change
    • Not only is that absurd, it's mean-spirited. It's absurd because no one, not even the most

      Not only is that absurd, it's mean-spirited. It's absurd because no one, not even the most

    • fervent skeptic, denies that the climate is changing. And it's mean-spirited because to

      fervent skeptic, denies that the climate is changing. And it's mean-spirited because to

    B1

    The "Boyfriend" Tag (ft. Troye Sivan) | Tyler Oakley #TROYLER

    08:39The "Boyfriend" Tag (ft. Troye Sivan) | Tyler Oakley #TROYLER
    • I mean, I'm not that ashamed.

      I mean, I'm not that ashamed.

    • - I don't know. - I mean we went

      - I don't know. - I mean we went

    A2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • MEAN, THERE ARE

      MEAN, THERE ARE

    • MEAN, I CAN JUST KEEP

      MEAN, I CAN JUST KEEP

    B1

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    06:03The BATTLEGROUNDS Movie || PUBG
    • I mean the game's still going, right?

      I mean the game's still going, right?

    • I mean, the game's still going, right?

      I mean, the game's still going, right?

    A2

    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • Gratitude can mean very different things to different people in different contexts.

      Gratitude can mean very different things to different people in different contexts.

    • Gratitude can mean very different things to different people in different contexts.

      Gratitude can mean very different things to different people in different contexts.

    B1