Mean and Plot

Mean

Mean verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.

Usage example: I mean to win this race

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Plot and mean are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plot" instead a verb "Mean".

Nearby Words: means, meaning, meanness, meant, meanly

Plot verb - To engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends.

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Mean and plot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mean" instead a verb "Plot".

Nearby Words: plotted, plotting, plotless

good	good mean	good plot
full	full mean	full plot
common	common mean	common plot
specific	specific mean	specific plot
Other adjectives: standard, true, deep, actual, real, big, evil, little, main, larger, primary, different, overall, generic.

None of it seems to mean a damn thing, as sexual themes aren't part of the plot nor do they relate to any of the characters.

Source: Faux Symbolism aka: What Do You Mean Its Not Symbolic
In his review of Jurassic World, he added that while the action sequences in general were good, the plot was mean-spirited.

Source: Films Discussed By Moviebob / Films F To L
The player did mean for him to be dead, but someone else picked up the character right away instead, resulting in a plot of Only Mostly Dead and shonen life-saving.

Source: Roleplay / The Sky Tides

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