mean
verb (used with object)
to have in mind as one's purpose or intention.
have meant
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present perfectof mean.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But the overall pattern is clear: Higher debt levels have meant a worse fallout for bond prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Brown, based in Seattle, said the chat took place at 6 p.m. his time, which would have meant the recruiter was working at 9 p.m. their time.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
FFE would have meant a new company being created to manage commercial and ticketing rights of all Fifa competitions, including the World Cups, with 21% sold off to a private investment company.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Sunday would have meant a lot to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
The start of the summer term would normally have meant that Harry was training hard for the last Quidditch match of the season.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
