Definition of Means

Noun: means (means) meenz

How a result is obtained or an end is achieved
"a means of control";
- agency, way
An instrumentality for accomplishing some end
Considerable capital (wealth or income)
"he is a man of means";
- substance

Verb: mean (meant) meen

Have the intention to express or convey; have a particular sense or meaning
"You never understand what I mean!";
- intend
Have as a logical consequence
"The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers";
- entail, imply
Denote or connote
"'maison' means 'house' in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means";
- intend, signify, stand for
Have in mind as a purpose
"I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you";
- intend, think
Have a specified degree of importance
"My ex-husband means nothing to me"; "Happiness means everything"
Intend to refer to
"Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!";
- think of, have in mind
Destine or designate for a certain purpose
"These flowers were meant for you"