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be after vs mean

mean vs be after

be after is not a noun while mean is a noun.

be after is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

be after and mean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
be after No No Yes No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, mean is a hypernym of be after; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than be after:
  • be after: have the will and intention to carry out some action
  • mean: have in mind as a purpose
Other hypernyms of be after include intend, think.
be after (noun) mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
be after (adjective) mean (adjective)
of no value or worth
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality
be after (verb) mean (verb)
have the will and intention to carry out some action have in mind as a purpose
intend to refer to
destine or designate for a certain purpose
mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance
Difference between be after and mean

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