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meant

/ment/

/mɛnt/

meant by

meant in

Translations

meantpast participle

Functions as a past-participle adjective meaning ‘intended’ or ‘designed’; distinct from the verbal past form of mean.

предназначенный

This seat is meant for the elderly.

Это место предназначено для пожилых людей.

задуманный

The reforms were meant to reduce corruption.

Реформы были задуманы, чтобы сократить коррупцию.

Additional translations

намеренный

рассчитанныйЧаще об устройстве или мероприятии, предназначенном для определённой аудитории

meanverb

meant

Past Simple

meant

Past Simple

meant

Past Participle

meaning

Gerund

/miːn/

/min/

намереваться

I mean to finish this project by tomorrow.

Я намереваюсь закончить этот проект к завтрашнему дню.

означать

What does this word mean?

Что означает это слово?

иметь в виду

I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

Я не имел в виду обидеть тебя.

Additional translations

Synonyms

Definitions

meantpast participle

Intended or designed for a particular purpose, person, or outcome.

This seat is meant for the elderly.

(chiefly in compounds such as well-meant or ill-meant) Having a specified intention; well-intentioned or ill-intentioned.

Her criticism was well meant, though it sounded harsh.

meanverb

To intend to convey or refer to a particular thing or idea.

When I said 'I'll be there soon,' I meant within the hour.

To have a particular significance or importance.

Winning this award means a lot to her.

To have as a consequence or result.

Missing the bus means you'll be late for work.

To intend or design for a particular purpose or recipient.

This gift is meant for you.