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Definition I mean (to say) in British English

I mean (to say) phrase

phrase
1

used for adding a comment or explaining what you have just said

Example

We couldn't live on that! I mean, it's ridiculous.

Synonyms and related words
after all as as a matter of fact
2

used for correcting a mistake in something you have just said

Example

Let's ask Mark. I mean Marco.

Synonyms and related words
namely incidentally furthermore
Definition I mean (to say) in British English