Mean

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To intend or signify something, or to have as a purpose.

“What do you mean by that comment?”

Pronunciation

IPA

/miːn/

Related Words

Synonyms

intendsignifyimply

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

EA pattern with N ending, very common word.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, versatile for extensions.

Words Related to Mean

Anagrams of Mean

Words that use exactly the same letters as “mean”.

amen enam name

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “mean” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bean dean gean jean lean meal meat sean

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “mean”.

admen ameen amend amene amens ament amine anime axmen beman emane enami enarm fname heman leman lemna maine mande maned maneh manei manes manet

Longer words starting with Mean

Words that begin with “mean”.

means meant meany meaning meanwhile meaningful

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