What is meant definition?

Meant is the past tense and past participle of the verb "mean." The word "mean" has several different meanings, including:

  1. To intend or signify: When you say something, it is important to be clear about what you mean.

  2. To have a certain result or consequence: Eating a healthy diet can mean a longer life.

  3. To be a definition or explanation of something: The word "apple" means a fruit that is round and usually red or green.

  4. To be cruel or unkind: It wasn't right for him to mean to her like that.

In the context of its use as a past tense verb, "meant" refers to something that was intended, signified, or represented in the past. For example, "I meant to call you yesterday, but I got busy."