meaning

UK
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈminɪŋ/
meaningsubstantiv
meanings
Pl.
Übersetzungen
The meaning of the word can change depending on the context.
Значение слова может меняться в зависимости от контекста.
He is searching for the meaning of life.
Он ищет смысл жизни.
Definitionen
The idea that is represented by a word, phrase, or text.
The meaning of the poem was not immediately clear to the students.
The purpose or significance of something.
He spent years searching for the meaning of life.
Importance or value; the quality of being significant or worthwhile.
Small gestures can give profound meaning to our lives.
meaninggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈminɪŋ/
Rare, chiefly literary use of the present participle of 'mean' functioning adjectivally (e.g., 'a meaning look').
Übersetzungen
The research had a meaning impact on the field.
Исследование оказало значимый вклад в эту область.
The meaning difference between the two texts was subtle.
Смысловая разница между двумя текстами была тонкой.
Definitionen
Conveying or suggestive of an intention, significance, or hidden message.
He shot her a meaning look that only she could understand.
meanverb

meaning

Gerundium

meant
Präteritum
meant
Partizip Perfekt
meaning
Gerundium
UK
/miːn/
US
/min/
Übersetzungen
What does this word mean?
Что означает это слово?
иметь в виду
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
Я не имел в виду обидеть тебя.
I mean to finish this project by tomorrow.
Я намереваюсь закончить этот проект к завтрашнему дню.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To intend to convey or refer to a particular thing or idea.
When I said 'I'll be there soon,' I meant within the hour.
To have a particular significance or importance.
Winning this award means a lot to her.
To have as a consequence or result.
Missing the bus means you'll be late for work.
To intend or design for a particular purpose or recipient.
This gift is meant for you.
meansubstantiv
Definitionen
The value obtained by dividing the sum of several quantities by their number; an average.
The mean of the test scores was calculated to determine the class average.
A condition, quality, or course of action equally removed from two opposite extremes; a middle way.
He always tries to find a mean between work and leisure.
meanadjektiv
Definitionen
Unkind or malicious in behavior or attitude.
She was known for her mean comments that often hurt people's feelings.
Poor in quality or appearance; shabby.
The mean little house stood in stark contrast to the grand mansions surrounding it.
Miserly or stingy with money or resources.
He was so mean with his money that he refused to buy even the smallest gift for his friend's birthday.
Excellent or skillful in a particular activity.
He plays a mean guitar, impressing everyone with his solos.
Relating to or denoting a value obtained by adding several numbers together and dividing the total by the number of values; average.
The mean annual temperature of the region is about 15 °C.