| mean1 |
to have as a goal or purpose; intend. [6 definitions] |
| mean2 |
not nice; nasty or cruel. [2 definitions] |
| mean3 |
something halfway between two extremes. [3 definitions] |
| mean business |
to be serious about doing something. |
| meander |
to wind back and forth. [2 definitions] |
| meaning |
what is meant by a word; definition. [2 definitions] |
| meaningful |
full of meaning or significance. |
| means |
a method or instrument used to reach a goal or accomplish something. [2 definitions] |
| meant |
past tense and past participle of "mean1." |
| meantime |
the time that is in between. |
| meanwhile |
at the same time; during or in the time between. |
| measles |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a very contagious disease that causes a fever and red spots on the skin. Measles usually affects children and does not last a long time. |
| measure |
the exact size, weight, or amount of something that is found by using a ruler, yardstick, scale, or similar device. [7 definitions] |
| measurement |
the act or process of measuring. [2 definitions] |
| measure out |
to mark off and separate from the whole. |
| measuring cup |
a specially designed cup used in cooking for measuring ingredients. Some measuring cups are designed to hold one specific amount of an ingredient such as a half cup, third cup, or quarter cup. Many large measuring cups are marked to show different levels of capacity. |
| measuring spoon |
a spoon, often attached with others of different sizes as a set, that when filled gives a specific amount of a substance. Measuring spoons are used especially in cooking or baking. |
| measuring tape |
a flexible tape used to measure length; tape measure. |
| meat |
the flesh of animals when used as food. [3 definitions] |
| meatball |
chopped or ground meat that is seasoned, shaped into a small ball, and cooked, often in a sauce. |
| mechanic |
a worker who is skilled in making, using, and repairing tools, machines, and motors. |