Cool MateMeaning of Met
The past tense of 'meet'; to have encountered someone at a place.
In simple words: The past tense of meet; to have come together with someone.
Met in a sentence
- I first met her at the conference last year.
- They met for coffee to catch up on old times.
- We met each other when we were kids in school.
- He met his goals for the project ahead of schedule.
- She met with her lawyer to discuss the case.
- I met my neighbor yesterday while walking my dog.
How to use Met
Use 'met' in both formal and casual contexts. It's common in narratives but avoid using it in highly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
met + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'met' - think of two friends who finally got together.
Related words
Collocations with Met
- met for lunch
- met face-to-face
- met each other's eyes
- met their needs
Synonyms for Met
- encountered
- met with
- came across
Opposites of Met
- missed
- avoided
Common mistakes with Met
- Confusing 'met' with 'meet' in present tense sentences.
- Using 'met' when referring to future meetings.
- Incorrectly using 'met' for one-time meetings instead of repeated encounters.
Met appears in
Met in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
التقى
الماضي من الفعل meet؛ أي اجتمع بشخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দেখা হয়েছিল
দেখা হওয়া ক্রিয়াপদের অতীত কাল; কারো সাথে মিলিত হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
traf, traf sich
Die Vergangenheitsform von 'meet'; sich mit jemandem getroffen zu haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Conocí, Conocieron, Conocimos, Se reunió, Cumplió
El pasado de 'meet'; encontrarse con alguien.
- Persianفارسی
ملاقات کرد
گذشته فعل meet؛ به معنای با کسی روبرو شدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Rencontré
Le passé de meet ; s'être retrouvé avec quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मिला
मिलना क्रिया का भूतकाल; किसी से मिलना।
- ItalianItaliano
Incontrato
Il passato di incontrare; essersi trovati insieme a qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Conheci, Encontrei
O passado de meet; ter se encontrado com alguém.
- RussianРусский
Встретил(а)
Прошедшее время от 'meet'; встретиться с кем-то.
- Urduاردو
ملاقات ہوئی، پورا کیا
'Meet' کا ماضی کا صیغہ؛ کسی سے ملنا۔
- Chinese中文
遇见, 碰到
meet 的过去式；和某人碰面。
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Frequently asked questions about Met
What does Met mean?
The past tense of meet; to have come together with someone.
What is the definition of Met?
The past tense of 'meet'; to have encountered someone at a place.
How do you use Met in a sentence?
I first met her at the conference last year.
Can you give another example of Met?
They met for coffee to catch up on old times.
What are synonyms for Met?
Common alternatives include encountered, met with, came across.
What is the opposite of Met?
Opposite meanings include missed, avoided.
What words go with Met?
It commonly pairs with met for lunch, met face-to-face, met each other's eyes, met their needs.
What are common mistakes when using Met?
Confusing 'met' with 'meet' in present tense sentences. Using 'met' when referring to future meetings. Incorrectly using 'met' for one-time meetings instead of repeated encounters.
How do you pronounce Met?
US: //mɛt//, UK: //mɛt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Met?
Use 'met' in both formal and casual contexts. It's common in narratives but avoid using it in highly formal writing.