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mean

to signify, to intend

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The English verb "mean" means "to signify, to intend" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "mean" across all 5 tenses.

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How to Conjugate "mean" in the Present Tense

Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly
Person English Conjugation
I I mean
you you (singular) mean
he/she/it he/she/it means
we we mean
you you (plural) mean
they they mean
It means a lot to me.
Isso significa muito para mim.

How to Conjugate "mean" in the Past Tense

Simple Past Actions that happened in the past
Person English Conjugation
I I meant
you you (singular) meant
he/she/it he/she/it meant
we we meant
you you (plural) meant
they they meant
He meant well with his advice.
Él tuvo buenas intenciones con su consejo.

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How to Conjugate "mean" in the Future Tense

Simple Future Actions that will happen
Person English Conjugation
I I will mean
you you (singular) will mean
he/she/it he/she/it will mean
we we will mean
you you (plural) will mean
they they will mean
It will mean a change in plans.
Significará un cambio en los planes.

How to Conjugate "mean" in the Present (-ing) Tense

Present Continuous Actions happening right now
Person English Conjugation
I I am meaning
you you (singular) are meaning
he/she/it he/she/it is meaning
we we are meaning
you you (plural) are meaning
they they are meaning
He is meaning to finish soon.
Él tiene la intención de terminar pronto.

How to Conjugate "mean" in the Have done Tense

Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance
Person English Conjugation
I I have meant
you you (singular) have meant
he/she/it he/she/it has meant
we we have meant
you you (plural) have meant
they they have meant
It has meant everything to her.
Ha significado todo para ella.
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Frequently Asked Questions About "mean"

Is "mean" regular or irregular in English?
"Mean" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "mean" mean in English?
The English verb "mean" means "to signify, to intend" in English.
How do you conjugate "mean" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → mean, you → mean, he/she/it → means, we → mean, you → mean, they → mean.
How many tenses does "mean" have in English?
"Mean" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.

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