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  • past tense form of mean.
  • past participle of mean.
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meant

[ment] / mɛnt /






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However, his crash meant he finished five points behind Evans in the overall standings.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Even the brief imitation of Lennon’s “losing control” scream is laser-precise, meant to boost the song’s momentum and carry it through a cheery and lazy surf solo.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

The maker touts the bat’s “unique double barrel construction,” meant to improve exit velocity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

More than that, the ballooning numbers of athletes and officials meant there were not enough beds for everyone.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

I don’t think she meant for it to come out like that.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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