English · Common Verbs
means
/miːnz/
[/miːnz/]
third-person singular of mean
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'mean': he, she, or it intends or signifies something.
Example
This red light means stop, so you must wait here until it turns green again.
This red light means stop, so you must wait here until it turns green again.
Etymology
From Old English 'mǣnan' (to intend, signify).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects; 'means' is also a noun meaning a method or resources.