The English verb "mean" means "to signify, to intend" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "mean" across all 5 tenses. New to English verbs? Start with the English verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "mean" in the Present Tense
Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | mean |
| you | you (singular) | mean |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | means |
| we | we | mean |
| you | you (plural) | mean |
| they | they | mean |
It means a lot to me.
Isso significa muito para mim.
How to Conjugate "mean" in the Past Tense
Simple Past Actions that happened in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | meant |
| you | you (singular) | meant |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | meant |
| we | we | meant |
| you | you (plural) | meant |
| they | they | meant |
He meant well with his advice.
Él tuvo buenas intenciones con su consejo.
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Simple Future Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | will mean |
| you | you (singular) | will mean |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | will mean |
| we | we | will mean |
| you | you (plural) | will mean |
| they | they | will mean |
It will mean a change in plans.
Significará un cambio en los planes.
How to Conjugate "mean" in the Present (-ing) Tense
Present Continuous Actions happening right now| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | am meaning |
| you | you (singular) | are meaning |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | is meaning |
| we | we | are meaning |
| you | you (plural) | are meaning |
| they | they | are meaning |
He is meaning to finish soon.
Él tiene la intención de terminar pronto.
How to Conjugate "mean" in the Have done Tense
Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | have meant |
| you | you (singular) | have meant |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | has meant |
| we | we | have meant |
| you | you (plural) | have meant |
| they | they | have meant |
It has meant everything to her.
Ha significado todo para ella.
Frequently Asked Questions About "mean"
Is "mean" regular or irregular in English?
"Mean" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "mean" mean in English?
The English verb "mean" means "to signify, to intend" in English.
How do you conjugate "mean" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → mean, you → mean, he/she/it → means, we → mean, you → mean, they → mean.
How many tenses does "mean" have in English?
"Mean" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.
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