mean vs be after

be after vs mean

mean is a noun but be after is not a noun.

mean is an adjective but be after is not an adjective.

mean and be after both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
be after	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, be after is a hyponym of mean; that is, be after is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:

mean: have in mind as a purpose
be after: have the will and intention to carry out some action

Other hyponyms of mean include design, plan, aim, propose, purport, purpose.

mean (noun)	be after (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

mean (adjective)	be after (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

mean (verb)	be after (verb)
have in mind as a purpose	have the will and intention to carry out some action
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

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