mean

verb:to intend or plan to do or say something; have in mind
- What do you mean by that statement?
- I didn’t mean to interrupt.
verb:to signify or express; have as a particular sense
- What does this symbol mean?
- I made something special for you and I want it to mean a lot to you.
verb:to have as a result or consequence; entail
- A delay would mean higher costs.
adjective:unkind or cruel in behavior or attitude
- It was mean to laugh at his mistake.
noun:average or intermediate
- The mean of 3, 5, and 7 is 5.
- The mean temperature in July is 30°C.