Definitions
- Describing something that was intended or designed for a specific purpose. - Referring to an action or behavior that was deliberate or planned. - Talking about the past tense of the verb 'mean', which means to intend or signify.
- Referring to something that is expected or required to happen or be true. - Describing something that is assumed or believed to be the case. - Talking about the past participle of the verb 'suppose', which means to assume or believe.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to express intention or expectation.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives or past participles.
- 3Both words are related to the verbs 'mean' and 'suppose'.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Meant is used to describe something that was intended or planned, while supposed is used to describe something that is expected or required.
- 2Connotation: Meant has a more positive connotation, suggesting purpose or design, while supposed can have a negative connotation, suggesting doubt or uncertainty.
- 3Verb form: Meant is the past tense of the verb 'mean', while supposed is the past participle of the verb 'suppose'.
- 4Subjectivity: Meant implies a clear intention or purpose, while supposed can be more subjective and dependent on perception or belief.
- 5Usage frequency: Meant is less common than supposed in everyday language.
Remember this!
Meant and supposed are synonyms that express intention or expectation. However, meant is used to describe something that was intended or planned, while supposed is used to describe something that is expected or required. Meant has a more positive connotation, while supposed can have a negative connotation. Additionally, meant is the past tense of the verb 'mean', while supposed is the past participle of the verb 'suppose'.
