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When we have to use "mean" and "means"? It's different or same?

"Mean" is the present tense form of "mean" for I, you, and plural nouns:
- I mean what I say.
- They mean you no harm.
"Means" is the present tense form of "mean" for all other singular nouns:
- She means the world to me.
- He means to do nice deeds, but he always messes up.
- This score means that you didn't study.
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So for fish, if I own a couple of the same kind, for example tuna, do I say,"I own a couple of tuna fishes" or "I own a couple of tuna fish"?

"I own a couple of tuna" or "I own a couple of fish." ("I have a couple of tuna fish" would also be right, but it's redundant.)
To be honest, very few people care about "fish" vs. "fishes"; just use "fish" as the plural of "fish" in every instance, and you should be fine (unless you're dealing with an ichthyologist—a scientist who studies fish).
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why do we say "a sum of money" and not "a sum of monies" like how we usually say "a group of [plural]"?? ((i hope you understand what im trying to say tho))

That's a good question. This is because "money" is considered a mass noun. We generally don't use "monies" as the plural of "money."
For example, "I have a lot of money." (We don't say "I have a lot of monies.")
Similarly, "I have a lot of time." (We don't say "I have a lot of times.")
"Monies" (or "moneys") is technically not wrong, but it has a specific usage: if you want to emphasize that the funds are coming from various sources, use "moneys" or "monies"; otherwise use "money."
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which one is correct ," what would you do, if ur song become number 1" or "what will you do, if ur song become number 1" thanks in advance

If it hasn't happened yet, and if it's probably never going to happen, then "What WOULD you do if your song BECAME number one?" is the best.
If it's likely to happen (for example, the song is #2 on the charts this week), then "What WILL you do if your song BECOMES number one?" is the best.
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what does the word 'depends' mean, when it is used as an one-word replica?

"Depends" means "is controlled or determined by (something)".
The second part of your question is confusing, but we'll try to answer it.
Nan: Are you going to the party tomorrow?
Henry: Depends.
Nan: On what?
Henry: My mood.
Nan: Oh.
Henry: Just kidding! Of course I'm going!
Using "depends" like that is the same as "It depends." Use it that way only in conversations, not in formal writing.

What is that mean when somebody says "like seriously" ?

"Like seriously?!" is something someone says when they're surprised or in disbelief:
Henry: Peter met G-DRAGON and T.O.P at the airport yesterday.
Nan: Like seriously?! And he didn't call me?!
It's informal/slang.
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Can I ask you about the paper-based English-English dictionary for English learners? Thanks.

We've heard good things about Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition and the New Oxford American Dictionary.
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What's the difference between it hurts and its hurt?

"It hurts": Please don't touch my leg; it hurts. It hurts so much that I can't even stand up.
"Its hurt": The dog licked its hurt leg. Nan gave it a biscuit to soothe its hurt feelings.
BONUS HELP:
"It's hurt": Please don't touch my leg; it's hurt. (It's hurt = it is hurt, i.e., it is injured.)
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which one is correct, 'worthed' or 'worth it' ?

"Worth it": Even though it costs $300 more, it's totally worth it.

You said that DO a course and TAKE a course mean the same thing but "Do a course" sounds awkward and informal. Then what about this sentence in my book (I am doing a course in business management this year) what does it mean?!why did not we use take?! Thanks

You got it exactly right: "doing" a course sounds awkward and informal.
Personally, none of us admins use "doing" a course; we all use "taking" a course. Moreover, if you want to be really formal, you could say "I am ENROLLED IN a business management course this year."

"i hope this is just temporary injury" is this true?

"I hope this is just a temporary injury" or "I hope this injury is just temporary."
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hello, can i know the meaning of pros and cons ? and when did i can use it ?

"Pros" are the benefits or advantages of something; "cons" are the negatives or disadvantages of something.
For example, let's list the pros and cons of staying home and studying:
Pros:
- Learning
- Getting smarter
- Getting higher scores
- Making my parents happy
Cons:
- Can't hang out with friends
- Can't go to Peter's party
- It's boring
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hey can i ask you about the difference between except and unless?

"Unless" = except if:
- Unless Peter passes his exam tomorrow, he won't be able to graduate.
- Nan will buy coffee at Starbucks tomorrow, unless the line is really long.
"Except" = not including; other than:
- Peter goes to work every day except Sunday.
- Henry reads manga and comic books except when he has a deadline to meet.
- Nan buys everything on Amazon except for food and groceries.
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Your project is so helpful!! I'm so happy that I became interested in English and now I am thinking about connecting my future profession with this beautiful language. Thank you very much!!! With gratitude and respect from Belarus. ^__^

It's our pleasure! ^_^
Your project is so helpful Im so happy that I became interested in English and
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Hello! Do you answer all the questions asked to you?

Unfortunately, no. Even though we try to answer more than 100 questions a week, we still have over 1,000 unanswered questions. Right now, we have 1,120 unanswered questions here (and thousands more on Tumblr.)
If you need to get an answer to a very common type of question—and you don't want to wait—try our A–Z archive: http://TheYUNiversityarchive.tumblr.com
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Can you please correct all my errors? 'You may know that Brunei Darussalam is the most rich country on the world because of oil and gas but have you ever been there? maybe no. Bandar Seri Begawan is a capital city of Brunei Darusslam. So here, I want to give you some information about capital city o

"You may know that Brunei Darussalam is the richest country in the world because of oil and gas, but have you ever been there? Perhaps not. (By the way,) Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital city of Brunei Darussalam. I wanted to give you some information about Brunei Darussalam."
We're not sure about Brunei being the richest country in the world, but thanks for the information. ^^
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What is mean by feminism?

From vocabulary.com: "Feminism is a movement that advocates EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN. If you think that a man and woman doing the exact same job should get equal pay, then you believe in one of the basic principles of feminism."
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