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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ment
Phonetic Transcription : mɛnt



Definition of meant

Origin :
  • past participle of mean (v.).
  • verb signify, convey
  • verb have in mind; intend
Example sentences :
  • This explosion of the doctor's meant that he invited and awaited some contradiction.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He feared now she meant to lose it irrevocably through remarriage.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Of course, that was to be said, but strangely enough he meant it.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • There were fourteen thousand waiters in New York, if, by waiters, you meant any one.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • When he set out he meant to reach the car and go back to town at once.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Mesopotamia, therefore, meant a stretch of land "between the rivers."
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • "Not at all," persisted he, accepting as conversation what she meant as a stab.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • Of course I mean it--meant to ask you again to-day--ask you now.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • "I beg your pardon—I meant to the professionals," interrupted Hester.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • I have not meant to say that even with one's refuge in God there is nothing left to struggle with.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

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