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

A statement from GMP said: "The actions of all three officers ultimately saved each other and meant no members of the public suffered any injuries."

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It has also meant Salah has found himself playing with his back to goal both centrally and out wide more often.

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The film's screening was almost discontinued in 2015, but an uproar meant the fan favourite remained in its daily time slot at the Maratha Mandir, according to the Hindustan Times.

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“We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.”

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They say this meant an extra eight hours of unpaid overtime a week for the majority of staff - although some employees were excused from it.

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Related Words

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