meant

[ment]

meant Definition

• 1. intended to do something or intended for a particular purpose
• 2. past simple and past participle of mean

Using meant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I meant to call you yesterday, but I forgot.

• Example

  This gift is meant for you.

• Example

  What did you mean by that?

• Example

  The blue sky meant good weather for the picnic.

meant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for meant

• intended
• planned
• supposed
• destined

Antonyms for meant

• unintended
• accidental

Phrases with meant

• be meant to

  to be expected or intended to happen or be used in a particular way

  Example

  These instructions are meant to help you.

• what is meant by

  used to ask for an explanation of a particular word or phrase

  Example

  What is meant by 'sustainability'?

• mean business

  to be serious about something, especially a threat or warning

  Example

  When he said he would sue, he really meant business.

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Summary: meant in Brief

The term 'meant' [ment] refers to something that was intended to be done or used for a specific purpose. It can also be the past tense of the verb 'mean.' Examples include 'I meant to call you yesterday,' and 'This gift is meant for you.' Phrases include 'be meant to' and 'what is meant by,' while the idiom 'mean business' means to be serious about something.