Meant Meaning in English
word · lemma: mean
/ˈmɛnt/
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Definition
'Meant' is the past tense of 'mean.' It is used to explain what someone wanted to say, what something signified, or what someone intended.
Usage & Nuances
'Meant' can refer to intention (what someone hoped to do or say) or the meaning of words and signs. Common phrases: 'I meant to...' (intended), 'What I meant was...', 'It was meant to be.' Often used to clarify misunderstandings.
Spanish: significó - quiso decirPortuguese (BR): significou - quis dizerPortuguese (PT): significou - quis dizerChinese (Simplified): 意思是 - 打算Chinese (Traditional): 意思是 - 打算Hindi: का मतलब था - कहना चाहाArabic: عنى - قصدBengali: আমার উদ্দেশ্য ছিল - বোঝাতে চেয়েছিলামRussian: имел в виду - подразумевал - собиралсяJapanese: 意味した - つもりだったVietnamese: đã muốn - đã có ý định - đã ngụ ýKorean: 의도했다 - 의미했다Turkish: demek istemek - kastetmek - amaçlamakUrdu: مطلب تھا - مراد تھا - ارادہ تھاIndonesian: bermaksud - berniat - mengisyaratkan
Example Sentences
I meant to call you yesterday, but I forgot.
basic
What did you mean by that?
basic
She meant it as a joke.
basic
I never meant to hurt your feelings.
natural
If it was meant to be, it will happen.
natural
I know you meant well, but it was still a bad idea.
natural