The verb "mean" in English has several meanings and uses, and its conjugation follows a regular pattern for regular verbs.

Conjugation of "Mean"

    Present Simple: mean (I mean, you mean, he/she/it means, we mean, they mean)
        Example: "I mean what I say."
    Past Simple: meant
        Example: "She meant well, but her actions were misunderstood."
    Past Participle: meant
        Example: "The message was meant for you."
    Present Participle / Gerund: meaning
        Example: "He is meaning to call you."

Usage Notes

    To intend or have as a purpose: "Mean" is used to express intention or purpose.
        Example: "She meant to finish her work before leaving."
    To signify or indicate: "Mean" can also indicate or signify something.
        Example: "The red light means stop."
    To involve or imply: "Mean" can imply something as a consequence or entailment.
        Example: "Being late means missing the bus."

Examples in Sentences

    Present Simple: "I mean no harm."
    Past Simple: "Her words meant a lot to me."
    Past Participle: "The joke was meant to be funny."
    Present Continuous: "What are you meaning by that statement?"
    Present Perfect: "His absence has meant delays in the project."
    Past Perfect: "By the time he arrived, the damage had already been meant."

Additional Notes

    "Mean" is often used in phrases to express intentions or consequences.
        Example: "mean business" (to be serious), "mean well" (to have good intentions).
    The verb "mean" can also be used in questions to clarify intentions or implications.
        Example: "What do you mean by that?"

Common Phrases with "Mean"

    Mean to: "He didn't mean to offend you."
    Mean for: "This gift is meant for you."
    Mean time: "In the meantime, I will finish this task."

Understanding the different uses and contexts of the verb "mean" is essential for clear communication and interpreting intentions or implications in conversations