This is the past form of 'mean'. It shows what someone wanted to say or do before. It tells about an intention or plan in the past.
I meant to call you yesterday.
She meant to help, but was late.
Used to show what a word, sign, or symbol showed or stood for in the past. It tells the meaning behind something.
What did this sign meant?
The word meant different things long ago.
Shows what a person planned or expected will happen after the past time. It talks about future plans from an earlier time.
He meant to go abroad next year.
They meant to start early in the morning.
Shows that something should happen or was intended by fate or rules. This use expresses obligation or purpose in the past.
You were meant to finish this today.
This story was meant to teach a lesson.
Used when saying what symbols, signs, or terms stood for in math or logic in the past. It shows how something was defined or understood.
This symbol meant the number five in old math.
The equation meant the relationship between variables.
Used in speaking to fix or improve what was just said. It helps to explain or correct a statement in a friendly way.
I meant, you did a good job!
Sorry, I meant the other book.
