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it means vs It means that

Both 'it means' and 'it means that' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It means' is often used when the meaning is implied or understood, while 'it means that' is used to introduce a specific explanation or clarification.

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it means

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has a particular meaning or significance. It is often used when the meaning is implied or understood.

Examples:

The red light means stop.
His silence means he is not happy.
It means a lot to me.

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Charlotte, it means a lot...
This uniform... it means a lot to me, Sharon.
If you're hearing this, it means he got me first.
But it means doing things my way.
I think it means you want to be treated like a boy.
So you see, it means something.
In English it means "cockroaches".
You've got to know that it means something.
You know, it means wizard.
And if she's right, then it means that building it.
Par for the course is a golf term, it means right on track.
Well, it means I work behind a desk.
All it means is a change of strategy.
In honoring this commitment, it means keeping girls' issues at heart every time.
Well, where I'm from, it means something.
And most controversially, it means the tar sands.
If this phone ever rings, it means I'm dead.
Because I think it means more to you.
If not cut properly, it means instant death.
Apparently, it means getting fondled by singing mental cases.

Alternatives:

signifies
implies
indicates

It means that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a specific explanation or clarification of what something means. It provides a more detailed context or elaboration.

Examples:

It means that we have to leave early.
The message means that the project is canceled.
His absence means that he won't be attending the meeting.

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It means that he needs surgery.
It means that the writer intended the document to serve as a will.
It means that you personally hate executions
It means that I officially... have a girlfriend.
It means that people get weird.
It means that your mother is a crafty little witch.
It means that shoes' owner might die.
It means that I don't have to sit like a lady.
It means that your material things are literally attached to your head.
It means that you're chafing at the codependency.
It means that the plane is...
It means that we will celebrate tonight.
It means that you have central cord syndrome.
It means that no force on earth would keep me away that night.
It means that I can talk to you...
It means that Officer Krieger is somebody's property.
It means that the furnace Is most likely where the fire started.
It means that I'm not holding grudges today.
It means that I won't allow you to be bullied.
It means that lies are like boomerangs.

Alternatives:

which means that
that is to say
in other words

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