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mean vs imply

imply vs mean

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.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mean Yes Yes Yes No
imply No No Yes No
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)
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) imply (verb)
have in mind as a purpose express or state indirectly
intend to refer to suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
destine or designate for a certain purpose have as a logical consequence
mean or intend to express or convey have as a necessary feature
denote or connote suggest that someone is guilty
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance
Difference between mean and imply

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