meant

[ment]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of mean.

meant

/ mɛnt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of mean 1

Other Word Forms

• half-meant adjective
• unmeant adjective

Example Sentences

Learning all this meant I had to use the blade as it was intended to be used, with certain foods and not others, which led to more thought-out dishes and meals.

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"I know how much this move from Crystal Palace meant to him and what a performance from him. Best player on the pitch," former Crystal Palace forward Clinton Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live.

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Guns at the time were made by skilled craftsmen, limiting their production, and slight variations meant that damaged parts couldn’t be easily replaced.

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The ceremonial handover of the presidency which was meant to happen at the end of the summit on Sunday did not take place.

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Mostly that has meant pretending to be a Real American by riding horses, going hunting or driving around in a pick-up to prove they aren’t some effete city slicker.

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Related Words

• candid 
• earnest 
• for real 
• forthright 
• genuine 
• heartfelt 
• outspoken 
• real 
• serious 
• true 
• trustworthy