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Meant

Verb / ment / Another word for meant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

intended to do or be something; having a particular purpose

Synonyms & similar words

entail haveinmind thinkof standfor think mean signify imply intend intended planned designed aimed proposed purposed destined slated scheduled programmed conceived envisioned foreseen foresaw envisaged imagined visualized projected expected anticipated

Synonyms by register

Formal

signified indicated implied denoted

Informal

supposed to going to aimed at

Literary

portended foretold presaged

Antonyms

unintended accidental unplanned fortuitous random chance

Common collocations

  • what is meant
  • meant to be
  • meant for
  • meant nothing
  • meant well
  • meant to say
  • meant to do

Word family

noun meaning
verb mean
adjective meant

Usage note

As a past tense and past participle of 'mean', 'meant' often refers to intention or significance. Be careful not to confuse it with 'ment' which is a suffix.

Example sentences

  1. I meant to finish my homework before dinner.
  2. The message was meant for you, not me.
  3. The gift was meant to show my appreciation.
  4. She meant well, but her words came out wrong.
  5. The sign meant that the store was closed.

Quotes

  • “You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.” - The Rolling Stones
  • “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • “We do not remember days, we remember moments.” - Cesare Pavese

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