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UK//sɛnt//US//sɛnt//

Meaning of Sent

Conveyed or delivered something to someone.

In simple words: Gave something to someone using a message or delivery.

Sent in a sentence

  • I sent the package yesterday.
  • She sent an email to her professor.
  • They sent out invitations for the party.
  • He sent me a text message this morning.
  • I finally sent my application last week.
  • The company sent out a statement about the incident.
  • We sent a letter to the editor.
  • You have sent too many emails today.

How to use Sent

Use 'sent' in past contexts. Formal for written communication, informal for casual messages.

Grammar pattern

send + object + to + recipient

Memory hint

Think 'sent' like 'went' – if you sent it, it went away.

Related words

Collocations with Sent

  • sent a message
  • sent an email
  • sent a request
  • sent a letter

Synonyms for Sent

  • delivered
  • dispatched
  • transmitted
  • forwarded
  • submitted

Opposites of Sent

  • received
  • withheld

Common mistakes with Sent

  • Used 'send' instead of 'sent' for past tense.
  • 'Sent' confused with 'scent' or 'cent'.
  • Omitted the recipient or object in the sentence.

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Frequently asked questions about Sent

What does Sent mean?

Gave something to someone using a message or delivery.

What is the definition of Sent?

Conveyed or delivered something to someone.

How do you use Sent in a sentence?

I sent the package yesterday.

Can you give another example of Sent?

She sent an email to her professor.

What are synonyms for Sent?

Common alternatives include delivered, dispatched, transmitted, forwarded, submitted.

What is the opposite of Sent?

Opposite meanings include received, withheld.

What words go with Sent?

It commonly pairs with sent a message, sent an email, sent a request, sent a letter.

What are common mistakes when using Sent?

Used 'send' instead of 'sent' for past tense. 'Sent' confused with 'scent' or 'cent'. Omitted the recipient or object in the sentence.

How do you pronounce Sent?

US: //sɛnt//, UK: //sɛnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sent?

Use 'sent' in past contexts. Formal for written communication, informal for casual messages.