American Dictionary
Definition mean in American English
mean
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Differences between American and British English: mean
In the U.S., mean usually describes someone or something that is unkind, cruel, or violent: It’s mean of you to ignore her.That’s a mean trick! In the U.K., mean usually describes someone who is not generous or does not like spending money: He’s too mean to give a large donation.
Don't be so mean to your sister.
typical of the living conditions and environment of poor people
mean streets
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