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mean vs cite

cite vs mean

mean and cite both are nouns.

mean is an adjective but cite is not an adjective.

mean and cite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mean Yes Yes Yes No
cite Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cite is a hyponym of mean; that is, cite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:
  • mean: intend to refer to
  • cite: make reference to
Other hyponyms of mean include advert, bring up, mention, name, refer.
mean (noun) cite (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
mean (adjective) cite (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) cite (verb)
have in mind as a purpose make reference to
intend to refer to commend
destine or designate for a certain purpose repeat a passage from
mean or intend to express or convey refer to for illustration or proof
denote or connote advance evidence for
have as a logical consequence call in an official matter, such as to attend court
have a specified degree of importance refer to
Difference between mean and cite

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