mean vs imply

mean is a noun but imply is not a noun.

mean is an adjective but imply is not an adjective.

mean and imply both are verbs.

As verbs, mean and imply are synonyms defined as:

mean and imply: have as a logical consequence

Other synonyms of mean include entail.

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

mean (adjective)	imply (adjective)
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
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)	imply (verb)
mean or intend to express or convey	express or state indirectly
have as a logical consequence	suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
denote or connote	have as a logical consequence
have in mind as a purpose	suggest that someone is guilty
have a specified degree of importance	have as a necessary feature
intend to refer to
destine or designate for a certain purpose

Difference between mean and imply

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