met
verb
simple past tense and past participle of meet.
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met
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[met]
/ mɛt /
verb
Met
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American
abbreviation
Biochemistry.
met-
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met.
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abbreviation
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metaphor.
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metaphysics.
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meteorology.
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metropolitan.
Met
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British
/ mɛt /
noun
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(in Britain) the Metropolitan Police Force: the main police force serving London
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(in the US) the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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British
abbreviation
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meteorological
the met. office weather report
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meteorology
met
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British
/ mɛt /
verb
met
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Etymology
Origin of met
First recorded before 900
Example Sentences
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Taiwan and China’s claims on the self-governing island didn’t come up the last time Trump and Xi met in South Korea, U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The arrival of the Hondius was met by opposition from some, including the Canary Islands' regional president, who expressed concerns over the virus spreading to Tenerife.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saturday with the leader of Qatar, a key intermediary.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
It’s been quite a long time since I used it myself, but if I were to apply it to an actress’ performance I adored, certain criteria would need to be met.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
He hadn’t seemed that way to me when we first met, but when we met I didn’t have a reason to take note of his size.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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