“Ment” or “meant”: which is correct?
meant
The short answer
Meant is the correct past tense and past participle form of the verb mean.
Spelling error
Why people get it wrong
People might make this error due to the similarity between the pronunciation of meant and “ment.” The silent a in meant can be easily overlooked, leading to the incorrect spelling.
Examples with meant
- She meant to call you yesterday.
- I never meant to hurt your feelings.
- They meant what they said.
Quick check
She to call you yesterday.
Meant is the correct past tense and past participle form of the verb mean.
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