i mean

idiom
UK: /aɪ miːn/
US: /aɪ miːn/

  1. Used to clarify or restate something you've just said.

    1. I like pizza, I mean, who doesn't? [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie was okay, I mean, it wasn't the best I've ever seen, but still enjoyable. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to introduce an explanation or justification for something.

    1. I can't go, I mean, I have to work. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's a difficult situation; I mean, we're all trying our best to resolve it fairly. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used as a filler word to indicate you are thinking or hesitating.

    1. It was, I mean, kind of strange. [ ] [ ]
    2. Well, I mean, I suppose we could try that approach if there aren't better alternatives. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

in other words actually like sort of

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "i mean" in English means: Used to clarify or restate something you've just said., Used to introduce an explanation or justification for something., Used as a filler word to indicate you are thinking or hesitating..

The phonetic transcription of "i mean" is /aɪ miːn/ in British English and /aɪ miːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "i mean": in other words, actually, like, sort of.

Example usage of "i mean": "I like pizza, I mean, who doesn't?". More examples on the page.