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Irregular verb

mean

/miːn/

Base
mean
Past simple
meant
Past participle
meant

Usage

meant is pronounced /ment/, unlike the base form mean /miːn/ — note the vowel sound changes along with the spelling.

Meaning

  • to express or represent a particular idea

Example

I meant every word of my apology.

She meant to call earlier but forgot.

That gesture has always meant a lot to me.