mean vs purpose

verb

To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention.
To be of some level of importance.
To have as intentions of a given kind.
To intend an ensuing comment or statement as an explanation.https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/i_mean%20I%20mean
To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).
Of a word, symbol etc: to have reference to, to signify.
To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).
Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
To intend (something) for a given purpose or fate; to predestine.
To lament.
To convey (a given sense); to signify, or indicate (an object or idea).

noun

The middle part of three-part polyphonic music; now specifically, the alto part in polyphonic music; an alto instrument.
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium.
The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms; the arithmetic mean.
Any function of multiple variables that satisfies certain properties and yields a number representative of its arguments; or, the number so yielded; a measure of central tendency.
Either of the two numbers in the middle of a conventionally presented proportion, as 2 and 3 in 1:2=3:6.
A method or course of action used to achieve some result.

adj

Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
Disobliging; pettily offensive or unaccommodating.
Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
Of a common or low origin, grade, or quality; common; humble.
Of little value or worth; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable.
Powerful; fierce; strong.
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
Difficult, tricky.

verb

noun