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UK//jʊ wə ˈmɛnt tə tʃɛk//US//ju wər ˈmɛnt tə tʃɛk//

Meaning of You were meant to check

It was expected for you to verify or examine something.

In simple words: It was expected that you would check.

You were meant to check in a sentence

  • You were meant to check the mail today.
  • They said you were meant to check your answers before submitting.
  • I thought you were meant to check in with the manager.
  • You were meant to check the time before leaving.
  • She reminded me that I was meant to check the report.

How to use You were meant to check

Use when indicating an expectation or obligation that was not fulfilled. Appropriate in informal and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

fixed expression

Memory hint

Think of a checklist - you were expected to mark off items!

Related words

Collocations with You were meant to check

  • meant to do something
  • check the facts
  • meant to be

Synonyms for You were meant to check

  • were supposed to
  • were required to
  • were intended to

Common mistakes with You were meant to check

  • Confusing 'meant to' with 'meant for' which has a different implication.
  • Using 'check' incorrectly, such as saying 'to check' when 'to have checked' is required.
  • Omitting 'you' and saying 'were meant to check', which sounds incomplete.

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Frequently asked questions about You were meant to check

What does You were meant to check mean?

It was expected that you would check.

What is the definition of You were meant to check?

It was expected for you to verify or examine something.

How do you use You were meant to check in a sentence?

You were meant to check the mail today.

Can you give another example of You were meant to check?

They said you were meant to check your answers before submitting.

What are synonyms for You were meant to check?

Common alternatives include were supposed to, were required to, were intended to.

What words go with You were meant to check?

It commonly pairs with meant to do something, check the facts, meant to be.

What are common mistakes when using You were meant to check?

Confusing 'meant to' with 'meant for' which has a different implication. Using 'check' incorrectly, such as saying 'to check' when 'to have checked' is required. Omitting 'you' and saying 'were meant to check', which sounds incomplete.

How do you pronounce You were meant to check?

US: //ju wər ˈmɛnt tə tʃɛk//, UK: //jʊ wə ˈmɛnt tə tʃɛk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You were meant to check?

Use when indicating an expectation or obligation that was not fulfilled. Appropriate in informal and formal contexts.