English · Common Verbs
meant
/mɛnt/
[/mɛnt/]
past tense and participle of mean
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Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'mean': to have intended something or had a particular significance.
Example
I meant to call you yesterday, but the busy day completely slipped away from me somehow.
I meant to call you yesterday, but the busy day completely slipped away from me somehow.
Etymology
From Old English 'mǣnde', past tense of 'mǣnan' (to intend, signify).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both past and participle; pronounced 'ment', not 'meant' with a long vowel.