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meant

/ˈmɛnt/
Meanings
  • verb (past tense and past participle of mean)

    Having a particular meaning or import; signifying or conveying a particular idea, intention, or message.

    - "The word 'happy' can mean different things to different people."
    - "The document's meaning is clear once you understand its context."
    - "The painter's intention was to convey the beauty of nature through his art."
  • adjective

    Intended or designed for a particular purpose or end.

    - "The tool was meant for cutting through metal."
    - "The gift was meant as a peace offering."
    - "The building was meant to be a symbol of unity and progress."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmɛnt/



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Synonyms

bring about , cause , lead to , result in , convey , indicate , signify , imply , intend , serious
Rhymes
Words rhyming with meant
means , beans , scenes , gleans , serene
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. meant (English) : past tense and past participle of mean

  2. meant (English) : intended or designed for a particular purpose

  3. meant (Scots) : able to be bought or sold

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. meant (English) : past tense and past participle of mean

  2. meant (English) : intended or designed for a particular purpose

  3. mint (English) : a factory for producing coins

Variants
List of all variants of meant that leads to same result
mean , mean business , meaned , meaner , meaners , meaning , meaning business , means , means business , meant , meant business , meant for , meant for (someone) , meant for each other , meant for someone , meant to , meant to (be/do something) , meant to be , meant to be something , meant to do something , well-meant
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

means, meanting, meaner, meantest

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English mēanan, from mēan ‘think, consider, intend’

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The word 'meant' is related to the word 'meaning'.

  2. In the game of Scrabble, the word 'meant' is worth 11 points.

  3. The phrase 'mean what you say and say what you mean' is a popular expression emphasizing honesty and sincerity.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. intention: The mental state or plan behind an action or work.

  2. semantics: The study of meaning in language.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. Home "meant" my father, with kind eyes, songs, and tense recitations for my brother and myself.

    - Gwendolyn Brooks,{it}Booklist{/it},15 Oct. 1993

  2. The season of backyard barbecues and lakeside cookouts is at hand, which in most parts of the country "means" an orgy of grilled steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs lasting until Labor Day and beyond.

    - R. W. Apple, Jr.,{it}New York Times{/it},5 June 2002

  3. Even the water in the cave was free from surface contamination … which "meant" that all the water now in Lechugilla percolated into the cave before the widespread nuclear bomb testing of the 1940s …

    - Jon Krakauer,{it}Air & Space{/it},October/November 1995
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'meant' has been used to explore themes of intention and meaning, such as in Shakespeare's Hamlet and Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. In art, the concept of 'meaning' has been explored through various mediums, such as abstract expressionism and conceptual art.

How to Memorize "meant"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a lightbulb turning on above your head when you hear or read the word 'meant'. Visualize the word's meaning as a clear and distinct idea or intention.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'meant' with the concept of intention or purpose. Think of a time when you intended to do something and how that intention was carried out.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device using the word 'MEANT' to remember its definition: 'M' for meaning, 'E' for intended, 'A' for action, 'N' for notion, and 'T' for thought.

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