which means vs which mean

Both phrases are correct, depending on the context. 'Which means' refers to a singular noun or pronoun, while 'which mean' refers to plural nouns or pronouns.

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

which means

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'which means' when referring to a singular noun or pronoun to introduce an explanation or clarification.

Examples:

He failed the exam, which means he will have to retake it.
The car broke down, which means we'll have to walk home.

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Clearly Beckett manipulated me, which means she wasn't really upset.
The super-photons haven't dissipated, which means the generator is still leaking.
Gaines told Nikita your name, which means you are next on her list.
Honestly, Ruxin should get a special medical dispensation, which means...
And it's Spirit Week, which means very exiting stuff.
Right, which means you need to be there.
It's in liquid form, which means it contains water.
You were killed by the Red Devil, which means...
They are scared, which means angry.
You love Lee, which means we're done.
You're an Abascal, which means we're practically related.
Okay, which means Sal Painter's accomplice stole McGuire's identity.
Right, which means just go about your regular routine.
Records are sealed, which means something bad.
CTU is being absorbed by Homeland, which means from now on, every operational decision needs to go through me.
F.B.I. Knew about the operation, which means Tanner talked.
Now metal across the world distributed, which means in countries with completely different political and cultural backgrounds.
Big payment to the Mayfair Fund, which means nothing.
He killed Ted Sprague, which means he's radioactive.
Suffers from short gut syndrome, which means he can't properly absorb nutrition.

Alternatives:

that means
signifying
implying
indicating
denoting

which mean

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'which mean' when referring to plural nouns or pronouns to introduce an explanation or clarification.

Examples:

The results of the experiment, which mean we need to conduct further tests.
The new policies, which mean changes for all employees.

Alternatives:

that mean
signifying
implying
indicating
denoting

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