Irregular Verb Guide
Mean Verb Forms (V1, V2, V3, V4, V5)
Past tense, past participle, 3rd person singular, -ing form, and 12-tense examples for "mean".
5 Forms of "Mean" (Quick Answer)
V1 (Base)mean
V2 (Past)meant
V3 (Participle)meant
V4 (-s / -es)means
V5 (-ing)meaning
"Mean" Conjugation in All 12 Tenses
Open Interactive Conjugator →| Tense | Singular (I / He / She) | Plural (We / They) |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I mean / He means | We / They mean |
| Present Continuous | I am meaning / He is meaning | We / They are meaning |
| Present Perfect | I have meant / He has meant | We / They have meant |
| Present Perfect Cont. | I have been meaning / He has been meaning | We / They have been meaning |
| Simple Past | I / He meant | We / They meant |
| Past Continuous | I / He was meaning | We / They were meaning |
| Past Perfect | I / He had meant | We / They had meant |
| Past Perfect Cont. | I / He had been meaning | We / They had been meaning |
| Simple Future | I / He will mean | We / They will mean |
| Future Continuous | I / He will be meaning | We / They will be meaning |
| Future Perfect | I / He will have meant | We / They will have meant |
| Future Perfect Cont. | I / He will have been meaning | We / They will have been meaning |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the past tense (V2) of mean?
The simple past tense (V2) of mean is meant.
What is the past participle (V3) of mean?
The past participle (V3) of mean is meant, used in perfect tenses and passive voice.
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