meant
Translation
to signify, to intend, to be destined, to imply
Examples
I meant to call you yesterday.
I meant to call you yesterday.
The red light meant we had to stop.
The red light meant we had to stop.
They were meant for each other.
They were meant for each other.
Grammar Patterns
((to mean sth.)) to have a particular meaning What does this word mean?
((to mean to do sth.)) to intend to do sth. I meant to call you yesterday.
((to be meant for sb./sth.)) to be intended for or suited to sb./sth. They were meant for each other.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intend, signify, imply; Antonyms: misunderstand
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *mainijaną ('to think, have in mind').
Memory Tips
'Meant' is what you 'meant' to say or do in the past. The sound is short, like a past action.