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

The result under the lights and the fireworks of Qatar meant that this year’s world championship is heading for a three-man showdown at the final race of the season on Dec. 7 in Abu Dhabi.

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It meant the NHS "will be able to approve medicines that deliver significant health improvements but might have previously  been declined  purely on cost-effectiveness grounds."

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The prime minister insisted there was "no misleading", pointing to downgraded forecasts for economic productivity which he said meant the government had £16bn less than it otherwise would have had.

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So in a roundabout way, VAR protocol meant Arsenal were penalised for Taylor not getting the red card correct.

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The company's approach meant thousands were left with devices which were not connected to alarm monitoring centres.

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Related Words

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