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MEANT

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

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There are 16 meanings of the word Meant.

How to pronounce meant:

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Meant - as a noun

An average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mean value
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
average11norm6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Meant - as an adjective satellite

Approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

Example: "The average income in new england is below that of the nation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
average11

Characterized by malice

Example: "A hateful thing to do"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hateful13

Having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

Example: "That liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base6meanspirited

Marked by poverty befitting a beggar

Example: "A beggarly existence in the slums"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beggarly15

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

Example: "A mean person"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mingy11miserly12tight9

(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beggarly15

Of no value or worth

Example: "I was caught in the bastardly traffic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bastardly15

Very good; of the highest quality

Example: "Made an excellent speech"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excellent18fantabulous16first-classripping12splendid12

Meant - as a verb

Mean or intend to express or convey

Example: "You never understand what i mean!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intend7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
convey14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have as a logical consequence

Example: "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entail6imply12

Denote or connote

Example: "`maison' means `house' in french"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intend7signify14stand for
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have in mind as a purpose

Example: "I mean no harm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intend7think12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a specified degree of importance

Example: "My ex-husband means nothing to me"

Intend to refer to

Example: "I'm thinking of good food when i talk about france"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
have in mindthink of
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
associate11colligate12connect11link8link uprelate6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Destine or designate for a certain purpose

Example: "These flowers were meant for you"

Example Sentences

"I meant to call you, but I forgot."
"She meant what she said. "
"He meant to buy groceries after work."
"The letter meant the world to him."
"The gesture meant a lot to me."
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Word Game Points

Is MEANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, meant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MEANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is MEANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, meant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MEANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is MEANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, meant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MEANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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