English Definition
v. to signify or intend; adj. unkind or unpleasant
Significado en Español
significar, mezquino
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có nghĩa là, keo kiệt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “mean”:
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A
signify
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B
obscure
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C
conceal
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D
ignore
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A — signify.
“mean” means v. to signify or intend; adj. unkind or unpleasant
Common questions about “mean”
What does “mean” mean?
mean — v. to signify or intend; adj. unkind or unpleasant. In Chinese: 意味着；刻薄的.
How do you pronounce “mean”?
mean is pronounced /miːn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: mean.
Is “mean” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. mean appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
