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mean vs awful

awful vs mean

mean is a noun but awful is not a noun.

mean and awful both are adjectives.

mean is a verb but awful is not a verb.

mean is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mean Yes Yes Yes No
awful No Yes No Yes
mean (noun) awful (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
mean (adjective) awful (adjective)
of no value or worth offensive or even (of persons) malicious
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality causing fear or dread or terror
characterized by malice exceptionally bad or displeasing
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
marked by poverty befitting a beggar inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality
mean (verb) awful (verb)
have in mind as a purpose
intend to refer to
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
mean (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between mean and awful

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