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represent vs mean

mean vs represent

represent is not a noun while mean is a noun.

represent is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

represent and mean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, mean is a hypernym of represent; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than represent:
  • represent: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
  • mean: mean or intend to express or convey
Other hypernyms of represent include intend.
represent (noun) mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
represent (adjective) mean (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
represent (verb) mean (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) have in mind as a purpose
serve as a means of expressing something intend to refer to
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol destine or designate for a certain purpose
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance mean or intend to express or convey
bring forward and present to the mind denote or connote
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality have as a logical consequence
create an image or likeness of have a specified degree of importance
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Difference between represent and mean

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