Meaning ofI meanin English

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1. to pause or fill a gap in speech
2. to correct a mistake; clarify meaning
   I mean to say that I'm not sure about the answer.
3. to indicate uncertainty; approximate information
   What I mean is that we should try a different approach.
4. to add mild emphasis; soften tone
   I mean, it's not like I'm an expert or anything, but I'll try to help.