mean vs mien

Definitions

adjective

1. having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
2. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
3. excellent
4. characterized by malice
5. of no value or worth

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verb

1. destine or designate for a certain purpose
2. denote or connote
3. mean or intend to express or convey
4. have a specified degree of importance
5. have in mind as a purpose

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noun

1. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

Examples

I really felt like both of us were gonna be excited for the other one if we won and that meant a lot.

According to what I read in a couple of dictionaries, "gild" means to decorate the outside of something, usually unnecessarily.

Concentration now had to be aimed at the means of transporting the aircraft from the field to the carrier in Glasgow.

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Definitions

noun

1. dignified manner or conduct

Examples

Looking radiantly healthy - in contrast to her wan mien of recent months - she lucidly defended herself the interviewers tried to extract an apology from her.

Dem kittehs of mien….spoiled heethurns, I sware! catsablanca says:

In terms of its careful emphasis on surprise, artillery concentration, and methodical planning, Amiens pointed the way ahead to Alamein.

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