Meant: meaning, definitions and examples

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meant

[ ment ]

^{Context #1}

in a specific situation

Intended to communicate or indicate a particular meaning or idea; significant.

Synonyms

designed, intended, intended, purposed

Examples of usage

It was meant to be a surprise for her birthday.
The painting was meant to represent the beauty of nature.

^{Context #2}

intend to do something

Have in mind as a purpose or goal; intend.

Synonyms

aim, design, intend, plan

Examples of usage

She meant to call you back later.
He meant to finish the project by the end of the week.

Translations

Translations of the word "meant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 significou

🇮🇳 मतलब था

🇩🇪 bedeutete

🇮🇩 berarti

🇺🇦 означало

🇵🇱 znaczyło

🇯🇵 意味した

🇫🇷 signifiait

🇪🇸 significó

🇹🇷 anlamına geliyordu

🇰🇷 의미했다

🇸🇦 عنى

🇨🇿 znamenalo

🇸🇰 znamenalo

🇨🇳 意味着

🇸🇮 pomenilo

🇮🇸 þýddi

🇰🇿 мағынасы бар

🇬🇪 ნიშნავდა

🇦🇿 mənası var idi

🇲🇽 significó

Word origin

The word 'meant' originated from the Old English word 'gemæne', which means common or shared. Over time, its meaning evolved to convey the idea of intention or purpose. The word has been used in English language for centuries to express the idea of having a particular meaning or purpose.