mean vs associate

associate vs mean

mean and associate both are nouns.

mean and associate both are adjectives.

mean and associate both are verbs.

As verbs, associate is a hypernym of mean; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than mean:

mean: intend to refer to
associate: make a logical or causal connection

Other hypernyms of mean include relate, colligate, connect, tie in, link, link up.

mean (noun)	associate (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n	a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
	a friend who is frequently in the company of another
	a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
	any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
	a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

mean (adjective)	associate (adjective)
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value	having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
characterized by malice
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
of no value or worth
very good; of the highest quality

mean (verb)	associate (verb)
mean or intend to express or convey	make a logical or causal connection
have as a logical consequence	keep company with; hang out with
denote or connote	bring or come into association or action
have in mind as a purpose
have a specified degree of importance
intend to refer to
destine or designate for a certain purpose

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