Antonyms for meant

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

Synonyms for meant

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