What does “mean” mean in this sentence?
In California, wildfires are raging again and strong winds and dry
forests mean that the flames spread over 177 kilometres and destroy
thousands of buildings.
I don't understand why 'mean' is put there.
Does 'mean' contain the meaning of like 'result'?
If so, Why did it use present tense, 'mean' instead of past tense 'meant'?
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In California, wildfires are raging again and strong winds and dry
forests mean that the flames spread over 177 kilometres and destroy
thousands of buildings.
I don't understand why 'mean' is put there.
Does 'mean' contain the meaning of like 'result'?
If so, Why did it use present tense, 'mean' instead of past tense 'meant'?
meaning
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In California, wildfires are raging again and strong winds and dry
forests mean that the flames spread over 177 kilometres and destroy
thousands of buildings.
I don't understand why 'mean' is put there.
Does 'mean' contain the meaning of like 'result'?
If so, Why did it use present tense, 'mean' instead of past tense 'meant'?
meaning
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In California, wildfires are raging again and strong winds and dry
forests mean that the flames spread over 177 kilometres and destroy
thousands of buildings.
I don't understand why 'mean' is put there.
Does 'mean' contain the meaning of like 'result'?
If so, Why did it use present tense, 'mean' instead of past tense 'meant'?
meaning
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