met
1 Americanverb
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metaphor.
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metaphysics.
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meteorology.
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metropolitan.
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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meteorological
the met. office weather report
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meteorology
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Etymology
Origin of met
First recorded before 900
Example Sentences
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“But I’ve met so many people because I’m out here every day. Other gardeners are curious and often ask me, ‘What’s that interesting yellow plant?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
But when the Laramie County Board of Commissioners met two weeks later, the item was pulled at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
According to multiple outlets, the former couple — who met on the set of the 2024 musical blockbuster “Wicked” — quietly called it quits several months ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Back to reality, she met eyes with Kathy.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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