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cite vs mean

mean vs cite

cite and mean both are nouns.

cite is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

cite and mean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, mean is a hypernym of cite; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than cite:
  • cite: make reference to
  • mean: intend to refer to
Other hypernyms of cite include have in mind, think of.
cite (noun) mean (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
cite (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
cite (verb) mean (verb)
make reference to have in mind as a purpose
commend intend to refer to
repeat a passage from destine or designate for a certain purpose
refer to for illustration or proof mean or intend to express or convey
advance evidence for denote or connote
call in an official matter, such as to attend court have as a logical consequence
refer to have a specified degree of importance
Difference between cite and mean

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