verb phrase · neutral
mean (that)
/miːn ðæt/MEAN that
to indicate, imply, or result in a particular situation or conclusion.
Examples
“If this continues, it means that many people will lose their jobs.”
“A rise in temperature means that ice will melt faster.”
“The evidence means that we must revisit our assumptions.”
Band 8 sentence
“If funding is withdrawn, it means that several community projects will be discontinued next year.”
Collocations
- mean that + clause
- this means + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
This means that that students must arrive on time.→This means that students must arrive on time.
The results mean to we must change policy.→The results mean that we must change policy.
Say it for a higher band
5show→6suggest→7+mean (that)
Synonyms
imply
indicate
Easily confused
imply
“Her silence may imply disagreement.”
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