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get vs mean

mean vs get

get and mean both are nouns.

get is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

get and mean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
get Yes No Yes No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, mean is a hypernym of get; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than get:
  • get: move into a desired direction of discourse
  • mean: mean or intend to express or convey
Other hypernyms of get include intend.
get (noun) mean (noun)
a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
get (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
get (verb) mean (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness have in mind as a purpose
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) intend to refer to
make (offspring) by reproduction destine or designate for a certain purpose
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) mean or intend to express or convey
enter or assume a certain state or condition denote or connote
give certain properties to something have as a logical consequence
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition have a specified degree of importance
receive a specified treatment (abstract)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
reach by calculation
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
be a mystery or bewildering to
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone
move into a desired direction of discourse
take vengeance on or get even
attract and fix
go or come after and bring or take back
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
overcome or destroy
earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher
apprehend and reproduce accurately
evoke an emotional response
irritate
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
reach and board
leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form
go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
suffer from the receipt of
perceive by hearing
receive as a retribution or punishment
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
achieve a point or goal
purchase
acquire as a result of some effort or action
Difference between get and mean

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