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imply vs mean

mean vs imply

imply is not a noun while mean is a noun.

imply is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

imply and mean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
imply No No Yes No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, imply and mean are synonyms defined as:
  • imply and mean: have as a logical consequence
Other synonyms of imply include entail.
imply (noun) mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
imply (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
imply (verb) mean (verb)
express or state indirectly have in mind as a purpose
suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic intend to refer to
have as a logical consequence destine or designate for a certain purpose
have as a necessary feature mean or intend to express or convey
suggest that someone is guilty denote or connote
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance
Difference between imply and mean

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