Cool MateMeaning of Meet
to be in the same place as somebody by chance and talk to them
In simple words: To see and talk to someone for the first time.
Meet in a sentence
- I will meet my friend at the park tomorrow.
- Did you meet the new teacher today?
- It's nice to finally meet you in person.
- We need to meet the deadline for the project.
- Let's meet halfway so we can discuss this.
How to use Meet
Use 'meet' when you are seeing someone that you have not seen before or when introducing people. Not usually used in very formal contexts like business meetings.
Grammar pattern
meet + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'meat' — imagine two pieces of meat shaking hands.
Related words
Collocations with Meet
- first
- regularly
- once
- arrange to
- chance to
- happen to
- at
- for
- with
- look forward to meeting somebody
- nice to meet you
- pleased to meet you
- first
- regularly
- once
- arrange to
- chance to
- happen to
- at
- for
- with
- look forward to meeting somebody
- nice to meet you
- pleased to meet you
- first
- regularly
- once
- arrange to
- chance to
- happen to
- at
- for
- with
- look forward to meeting somebody
- nice to meet you
- pleased to meet you
- head-on
- be able to
- can
- be unable to
Synonyms for Meet
Common mistakes with Meet
- 'Meet' used without an object, e.g., saying 'I will meet' instead of 'I will meet you.'
- Confused with 'met,' the past tense form.
- Using 'meet' when you mean 'met' when talking about past events.
Meet appears in
Meet in other languages
More words like Meet
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
- AndA1
Used to connect words or phrases together.
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Frequently asked questions about "Meet"
What does "Meet" mean?
To see and talk to someone for the first time.
What is the definition of "Meet"?
to be in the same place as somebody by chance and talk to them
How do you use "Meet" in a sentence?
I will meet my friend at the park tomorrow.
Can you give another example of "Meet"?
Did you meet the new teacher today?
What are synonyms for "Meet"?
Common alternatives include fulfil.
What is the opposite of "Meet"?
Opposite meanings include depart, leave, part.
What words go with "Meet"?
It commonly pairs with first, regularly, once, arrange to, chance to, happen to, at, for, with, look forward to meeting somebody, nice to meet you, pleased to meet you, first, regularly, once, arrange to, chance to, happen to, at, for, with, look forward to meeting somebody, nice to meet you, pleased to meet you, first, regularly, once, arrange to, chance to, happen to, at, for, with, look forward to meeting somebody, nice to meet you, pleased to meet you, head-on, be able to, can, be unable to.
What are common mistakes when using "Meet"?
'Meet' used without an object, e.g., saying 'I will meet' instead of 'I will meet you.' Confused with 'met,' the past tense form. Using 'meet' when you mean 'met' when talking about past events.
How do you pronounce "Meet"?
US: /["/miːt/","/miːts/","/met/","/ˈmiːtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/miːt/","/miːts/","/met/","/ˈmiːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Meet"?
Use 'meet' when you are seeing someone that you have not seen before or when introducing people. Not usually used in very formal contexts like business meetings.
What CEFR level is "Meet"?
"Meet" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.