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intend vs mean

mean vs intend

intend is not a noun while mean is a noun.

intend is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

intend and mean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intend No No Yes No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, intend and mean are synonyms defined as:
  • intend and mean: have in mind as a purpose
Other synonyms of intend include think.
As verbs, mean is a hyponym of intend; that is, mean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intend:
  • intend: design or destine
  • mean: destine or designate for a certain purpose
Other hyponyms of intend include design, slate, aim, calculate, direct.
As verbs, intend and mean are synonyms defined as:
  • intend and mean: mean or intend to express or convey
As verbs, intend and mean are synonyms defined as:
  • intend and mean: denote or connote
Other synonyms of intend include signify, stand for.
intend (noun) mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
intend (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
intend (verb) mean (verb)
have in mind as a purpose have in mind as a purpose
design or destine intend to refer to
mean or intend to express or convey destine or designate for a certain purpose
denote or connote mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance
Difference between intend and mean

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