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meaning
UK
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈminɪŋ/
meanings
pl
Translations
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.
Additional translations
Definitions
The meaning of the poem was not immediately clear to the students.
He spent years searching for the meaning of life.
Small gestures can give profound meaning to our lives.
UK
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈminɪŋ/
Rare, chiefly literary use of the present participle of 'mean' functioning adjectivally (e.g., 'a meaning look').
Translations
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.
Definitions
He shot her a meaning look that only she could understand.
meaning
Gerund
meant
Past Simple
meant
Past Participle
meaning
Gerund
UK
/miːn/
US
/min/
Translations
What does this word mean?
Что означает это слово?
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.
Additional translations
Definitions
When I said 'I'll be there soon,' I meant within the hour.
Winning this award means a lot to her.
Missing the bus means you'll be late for work.
This gift is meant for you.
Definitions
The mean of the test scores was calculated to determine the class average.
He always tries to find a mean between work and leisure.
Definitions
She was known for her mean comments that often hurt people's feelings.
The mean little house stood in stark contrast to the grand mansions surrounding it.
He was so mean with his money that he refused to buy even the smallest gift for his friend's birthday.
He plays a mean guitar, impressing everyone with his solos.
The mean annual temperature of the region is about 15 °C.