MEANT
What does "MEANT" mean?
The past tense and past participle of 'mean': to have intended or signified.
Meanings
- Intended to convey or express something. I meant it as a compliment.
- Signified or had as a meaning. Back then a handshake meant a binding deal.
- Was intended or destined for a particular purpose (often 'meant to' or 'meant for'). That seat was meant for the guest of honor.
Word origin
Past form of 'mean', from Old English 'mænan' (to intend, signify), related to Old High German 'meinen' (to have in mind).
Remember it
MEANT is MEAN with a T - the same word, just sent back in time to the past tense.
A little poem
I said one thing and meant a second, low-
the gap between them is the most we ever know.
couplet
Wordplay
- I told her exactly what I meant. The trouble was she heard exactly what I said.
What it teaches
What you meant is invisible; the world only ever grades you on what you actually said.
Quick facts
What does MEANT mean?
The past tense and past participle of 'mean': to have intended or signified.
Is MEANT a valid word?
Yes — MEANT is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is MEANT?
MEANT has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does MEANT come from?
Past form of 'mean', from Old English 'mænan' (to intend, signify), related to Old High German 'meinen' (to have in mind).
What can MEANT teach us?
What you meant is invisible; the world only ever grades you on what you actually said.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.