1. Mean as an adjective:
* Definition: Unkind, nasty, or cruel in behavior or attitude.
* Example: "She was being mean to her little brother by taking his toys."
2. Mean as a noun:
* Definition: The average value in a set of numbers.
* Example: "The mean of the numbers 2, 4, and 6 is 4."
3. Mean as a verb:
* Definition: To intend or signify.
* Example: "What do you mean by that?"
How to use "mean"
As an adjective:
* "Don't be mean to your friends."
* "The bully was mean to the smaller kids."
As a noun:
* "The mean of the test scores was 75."
* "To find the mean, add up all the numbers and divide by the number of numbers."
As a verb:
* "What do you mean by that?"
* "I mean to go to the store later."
Other ways "mean" can be used:
* Mean-spirited: Having a cruel or unkind intention.
* Mean well: To have good intentions, even if the actions are not effective.
* The meanest thing: The most unkind or cruel thing.
To avoid confusion, consider the context in which "mean" is used. If you are unsure, it is always best to ask for clarification.