Synonyms for
Met
Definition
to come into contact or encounter with someone or something
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- met with
- met the requirements
- met the deadline
- met someone
- met expectations
- met a challenge
- met his match
- met the needs
Word family
Usage note
The past tense and past participle of 'meet' is 'met'. Be careful not to confuse it with 'meet' (verb) or 'met' (adjective meaning 'suitable' or 'fitting', though this usage is rare).
Example sentences
- I met my neighbor at the grocery store.
- She met her teacher at the library.
- The two teams will meet on the field tomorrow.
- We are planning to meet up with our friends for lunch.
- I hope to meet new people at the party tonight.
Quotes
Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. Just met someone wonderful? Feeling a little crazy? This is the perfect playlist for you.
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there. - Lewis Carroll
The best things in life are the people you love, the places you've seen, and the memories you've made along the way.