meet
word
/ˈmit/
MEET
/mˈiːt/
MEET
Definition
To come together with someone by arrangement or chance, either to talk, spend time, or be introduced. It can mean seeing someone for the first time or getting together regularly.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often followed by 'with' when specifying the person or group. Can express first-time introductions ('meet someone') or scheduled appointments ('meet at 5 PM'). Don’t confuse with 'know', which refers to familiarity, not the act of encountering.
Spanish: encontrar - reunirse - conocerPortuguese (BR): encontrar - reunir-se - conhecerPortuguese (PT): encontrar - reunir-se - conhecerChinese (Simplified): 见面 - 遇见 - 会面Chinese (Traditional): 見面 - 遇見 - 會面Hindi: मिलना - भेंट करना - मुलाकात करनाArabic: يَجْتَمِع - يُلاقِي - يَتَعَرَّفBengali: মিলিত হওয়া - দেখা করাRussian: встречаться - встретиться - познакомитьсяJapanese: 会うVietnamese: gặpKorean: 만나다Turkish: buluşmak - tanışmakUrdu: ملناIndonesian: bertemu
Example Sentences
Let’s meet up for coffee later.
natural
Have you ever met someone famous?
natural
We meet every Monday for a team meeting.
basic
Nice to meet you!
basic
I don't want to meet problems later, so I will prepare well.
natural
I will meet my friend at the park tomorrow.
basic