Mean is simple present tense. Meant is
simple past tense
. In that sentence, meant would be correct because could is simple past tense.
Is meant in sentence?
Meant Sentence Examples
I never meant to make you feel that way. Little Lucy had not meant to whisper. A gentleman asked me what BEAUTY meant to my mind
. Sleep meant one thing – nightmares.
Is meant a proper word?
Meant is
the past tense and past participle of mean
. You use meant to to say that something or someone was intended to be or do a particular thing, especially when they have failed to be or do it. I can’t say any more, it’s meant to be a big secret.
Is meant for meaning?
informal. :
perfectly suited for
(someone) You were meant for me and I was meant for you. I’m not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were meant for each other.
Which is correct ment or meant?
Pronunciation of
Meant
: Meant is pronounced ment.
How do you use ment?
I ment
we went down to the canteen to get some puddin, rice and tapioca
. Not ment the Gods may be vniust, that breedes my chaunging cheere. They said the King of Shashma ment to goe to the Emperour the next moneth.
What do you mean by ment?
Definition of -ment
1a :
concrete result, object, or agent of
a (specified) action embankment. b : concrete means or instrument of a (specified) action entertainment. 2a : action : process development. b : place of a (specified) action encampment. 3 : state or condition resulting from a (specified) action amazement.
What is difference between mean and meant?
“Mean” is the present form of the verb “to mean.” “
Meant” is the past form of the same verb
.
Is Asterix a word?
A series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo about an ancient Gaul man named Asterix. Etymology: Astérix, from astérisque. The fictional ancient Gaul man who is the protagonist and title character of the series.
Where I’m meant to be meaning?
if something is meant to be,
it seems certain to happen
, usually because it has been decided by God or other forces that people believe cannot be controlled. Oh well – it was just not meant to be.
How do we use meant in English?
1 :
intended to (do or be something)
I was never meant to teach. They knew as soon as they met that they were meant to be together. I thought we could be friends, but I guess it just wasn’t meant to be. 2 British : supposed to (be or do something) The buses are meant to arrive every 15 minutes.
How do you use the word met?
- His solemn gaze met hers. …
- She met his gaze and smiled. …
- I have never yet met a man who was quite awake. …
- The day she met him he had been riding on the road. …
- I have never met someone who returned from another country saying, Man, those guys are such jerks. …
- We met a sweet little child. …
- Wolf!
What I meant to say meaning?
mean to say
To intend to say
; to really mean. Sorry, what I meant to say was that I’ll be 30 minutes late, not early.
What does you mean a lot to me?
Short answer- The phrase “It means a lot to me” is an expression used when
something or someone is very important
and is something you appriciate.
What does it mean to be meant for each other?
if two people are meant for each other, they are suitable for each other as
romantic partners
. Synonyms and related words. General words relating to dating and sexual partners. be made for each other.
