mean

so small in amount as to deserve contempt

have in mind as a purpose

“I mean no harm”

having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

“taking a mean advantage”

mean or intend to express or convey

“You never understand what I mean!”

characterized by malice

“in a mean mood”

destine or designate for a certain purpose

“These flowers were meant for you”

excellent

“famous for a mean backhand”

intend to refer to

“Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!”

marked by poverty befitting a beggar

“a mean hut”

of no value or worth

denote or connote

“`maison' means `house' in French”

have as a logical consequence

“The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers”