* "Mean" as an adjective: Describing something as "mean" implies it is unkind, cruel, or malicious.
* "Mean" as a verb: It can mean to intend or to signify.
Examples:
* "Mean" as an adjective:
* "Mean people make me sad." (Describing a person's character)
* "That was a mean trick to play on her." (Describing an action)
* "Mean" as a verb:
* "What do you mean by that?" (Asking for clarification)
* "That sign means 'no parking.'" (Explaining the meaning of a symbol)
To understand the specific meaning of "mean" at the beginning of a sentence, you need to consider the surrounding words and the context of the sentence.
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