meant

meant · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of "mean": intended to convey or signify.

  2. 2.

    Intended or destined for a particular purpose.

  3. 3.

    Had as a result or consequence.

  4. 4.

    Was of importance or value.

Related words

See also: intended, mean, signified
Synonyms: intended, signified

Etymology

Past tense and past participle form of "mean," from Old English "mænan" (to intend, signify). The irregular past tense form developed in Middle English.