mean vs think of

think of vs mean

mean is a noun but think of is not a noun.

mean is an adjective but think of is not an adjective.

mean and think of both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
think of	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, mean and think of are synonyms defined as:

mean and think of: intend to refer to

Other synonyms of mean include have in mind.

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

mean (adjective)	think of (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)	think of (verb)
have in mind as a purpose	keep in mind for attention or consideration
intend to refer to	look on as or consider
destine or designate for a certain purpose	intend to refer to
mean or intend to express or convey	take into consideration, have in view
denote or connote	choose in one's mind
have as a logical consequence	devise or invent
have a specified degree of importance

Difference between mean and think of

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