A1verb 1K

Meet

🇬🇧 UK /["/miːt/","/miːts/","/met/","/ˈmiːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/miːt/","/miːts/","/met/","/ˈmiːtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning 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

• fulfil

Opposites of Meet

• depart
• leave
• part

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.

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.