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meant

The correct spelling is meant.

How to pronounce meant

/ˈmɛnt/
verb

IPA: /ˈmɛnt/

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The correct spelling is meant. To intend. For example: "Does she really mean what she said to him last night?"

Usage Examples

Does she really mean what she said to him last night?

One faltering step means certain death.

Formality and titles mean nothing in their circle.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To intend.
  2. 2.To convey (a meaning).
  3. 3.To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).
  4. 4.To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).
  5. 5.(usually with to) To be of some level of importance.

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