Meant

verb

/ˈmɛnt/

Word Frequency: 56.0

Definitions

1.verbTo intend.

2.verbTo convey (a meaning).

3.verbTo have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).

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

4.verbTo cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).

"One faltering step means certain death."

5.verb(usually with to) To be of some level of importance.

"Formality and titles mean nothing in their circle."

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