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mean vs convey

convey vs mean

mean is a noun but convey is not a noun.

mean is an adjective but convey is not an adjective.

mean and convey both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mean Yes Yes Yes No
convey No No Yes No
As verbs, convey is a hypernym of mean; that is, convey is a word with a broader meaning than mean:
  • mean: mean or intend to express or convey
  • convey: (of information) make known; pass on
mean (noun) convey (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
mean (adjective) convey (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) convey (verb)
have in mind as a purpose (of information) make known; pass on
intend to refer to serve as a means for expressing something
destine or designate for a certain purpose go or come after and bring or take back
mean or intend to express or convey take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
denote or connote transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
have as a logical consequence transmit a title or property
have a specified degree of importance transfer to another
Difference between mean and convey

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