mets

word · lemma: met

Definition

'Mets' is the simple past tense of 'meet,' meaning to come into the presence of someone for the first time or by chance, or to join them for a planned event.

Usage & Nuances

'Mets' is only used as the past tense of 'meet.' Do not confuse it with 'meet's' or phrases like 'met's.' Common phrases: 'I met her yesterday,' 'We met at the party.' In American sports, 'Mets' (capitalized) refers to the New York Mets baseball team—context makes the meaning clear.

Example Sentences

Have you ever met someone famous?

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We met in the park yesterday.

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I met your brother at school.

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They met for coffee this morning.

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We met by chance on the street last night.

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After we met, we realized we had a lot in common.

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