English · Common Verbs
met
/mɛt/
[/mɛt/]
past tense and participle of meet
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'meet': to have come together with someone, often for the first time.
Example
We met at university many years ago and have stayed close friends ever since that day.
We met at university many years ago and have stayed close friends ever since that day.
Etymology
From Old English 'mētte', past tense of 'mētan' (to meet).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both the simple past and past participle of 'meet'.