Definitions for meant
mɛntmeant

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Meantperf. and part. pass. of to mean.

   By Silvia if thy charming self be meant;
   If friendship be thy virgin vows extent:
   O! let me in Aminta’s praises join;
   Her’s my esteem shall be, my passion thine. Matthew Prior.

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1. meant

   The general definition of "meant" is intended or designed for a specific purpose or to convey a particular message or idea. It refers to something that is done or said with a deliberate intention or a certain significance behind it.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Meant

   of Mean

2. Meant

   imp. & p. p. of Mean

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Meant

   pa.t. and pa.p. of mean (v.t.).

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'meant' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #911

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'meant' in Written Corpus Frequency: #800

Anagrams for meant »

1. manet

2. Manet

3. ament

4. teman

How to pronounce meant?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say meant in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of meant in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of meant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of meant in a Sentence

1. Jimmy Bell:

   In all fairness, he probably ran as good a race as he has run (in the Derby), we all sometimes wish to work out a better trip, but it wasn’t meant to be and that’s horse racing. We were just looking for an opportunity to showcase his talent and his versatility, and I am very happy he got the job done for us.

2. Eileen Cuevas:

   It’s very personal, it’s still weird talking about it. He was trying to get to my mom. It was meant for everyone that was in the house. I mean, the man had four or five propane tanks in the car. They were friends and it turned out really bad. This is very personal to our family, so it’s kind of touchy.

3. Trade Minister Nurettin Canikli:

   The president's remarks were meant to be instructions. He is the semi-executive president, and the head of the executive branch. We should pay attention to what he says.

4. Kathryn Limbaugh:

   He knew there was a much higher plan and much higher purpose. He believes strongly in his relationship with God, rush always said that this audience meant everything to him, and we want that to carry on and make sure that we continue our American values, that we continue to have pride for our symbols.

5. Commissioner Darren Hine:

   On a day where these children were meant to be celebrating their last day at primary school, instead we are all mourning their loss.

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