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denote vs mean

mean vs denote

denote is not a noun while mean is a noun.

denote is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

denote and mean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denote No No Yes No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, mean is a hypernym of denote; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than denote:
  • denote: have as a meaning
  • mean: denote or connote
Other hypernyms of denote include intend, signify, stand for.
denote (noun) mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
denote (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
denote (verb) mean (verb)
have as a meaning have in mind as a purpose
be a sign or indication of intend to refer to
make known; make an announcement 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 denote and mean

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