Synonyms for mean

Other words for “mean”, grouped by meaning.

We found 25 synonyms for “mean”. The most common are mean value, intend, entail, imply, signify.

noun an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

Synonymsmean value

verb mean or intend to express or convey

Synonymsintend

verb have as a logical consequence

Synonymsentailimply

verb denote or connote

verb have in mind as a purpose

Synonymsintendthink

verb intend to refer to

adjective approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

Synonymsaverage
Similarnormal

adjective characterized by malice

Synonymshateful
Similarnasty

adjective having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

Similarignoble

adjective excellent

Similarskilled

adjective marked by poverty befitting a beggar

Synonymsbeggarly
Similarpoor

adjective (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

Similarstingy

adjective (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

Synonymsbeggarly
Similarstingy

adjective of no value or worth

Synonymsbastardly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University