mean - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• mean
• mean value

More generic

• average
• norm

More specific

• arithmetic mean
• expectation
• expected value
• first moment
• geometric mean
• harmonic mean

Verb

have in mind as a purpose

Synonyms

• intend
• mean
• think

More specific

• aim
• be after
• design
• plan
• propose
• purport
• purpose

Verb

destine or designate for a certain purpose

Synonyms

• mean

More generic

• designate
• destine
• intend
• specify

Verb

intend to refer to

Synonyms

• have in mind
• mean
• think of

More generic

• associate
• colligate
• connect
• link
• link up
• relate
• tie in

More specific

• advert
• bring up
• cite
• mention
• name
• refer

Verb

denote or connote

Synonyms

• intend
• mean
• signify
• stand for

More specific

• denote
• refer

Related

• signify

Verb

mean or intend to express or convey

Synonyms

• intend
• mean

More generic

• convey

More specific

• aim
• drive
• get
• import
• represent
• signify
• spell
• stand for
• symbolise
• symbolize
• typify

Verb

have as a logical consequence

Synonyms

• entail
• imply
• mean

More generic

• necessitate

Verb

have a specified degree of importance

Synonyms

• mean

Adjective

of no value or worth

Synonyms

• bastardly
• mean

Related

• contemptible

Adjective

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

Synonyms

• beggarly
• mean

Related

• stingy
• ungenerous

Adjective

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

Synonyms

• mean
• mingy
• miserly
• tight

Related

• stingy
• ungenerous

Adjective

characterized by malice

Synonyms

• hateful
• mean

Related

• awful
• nasty

Adjective

having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

Synonyms

• base
• mean
• meanspirited

Related

• ignoble

Adjective

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

Synonyms

• average
• mean

Related

• normal

Adjective

marked by poverty befitting a beggar

Synonyms

• beggarly
• mean

Related

• poor

Adjective

excellent

Synonyms

• mean

Related

• skilled

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