What does "Mean to" mean?

unkind toward

Synonym: didn't intend, didn't plan Opposite: intended, planned

"Mean to" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Phil is so mean to me.

Modern Family S11E2

-l didn't mean to hurt you.

Supernatural S1E13

You think you're so tolerant, but the truth is...you're mean to me a lot.

The Big Bang Theory S8E12

told her how much she means to you.

The Intern

She was always mean to you.

Black Mirror S3E1

I don't think that was meant to destroy evidence.

Breaking Bad S1E3

And the funny thing is, I meant to save the file, but I deleted it by accident.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E21

He didn't mean to kill Dana.

Desperate Housewives S1E14

"Mean to" in TV shows & movies

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