met

[US]/met/
[UK]/mɛt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. encountered or came into contact with
n. (used with "the")

Phrases & Collocations

met with

met him at

met up for

met in person

Example Sentences

the Met county abolition.

they met in 1885.

They met in a peaceable spirit.

An owl met a ringdove.

They met by chance on a plane.

The ship met with a gale.

the committee met on Thursday .

met the schedule and was home free.

the announcement was met with widespread protests.

a record of meter readings.

they met up and split the booty.

meter a flow of water.

We met by accident at the airport.

I met him by chance.

Real-world Examples

They're people I met during the trip.

Source: New Concept English: British English Version, Book 1 (Translation)

The verdict was met with swift criticism.

Source: NPR News August 2015 Compilation

Like what? -Like I haven't met any Portuguese people.

Source: Friends Season 7

He soon met Sharon, and a whirlwind romance ensued.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2018 Collection

Recently, I met someone on a walking trail.

Source: New TOEFL Speaking Golden 80 Questions

Have you-- have you met my buddy Scropon?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Absolutely, everything was being plastered on the newsfeed of everyone they've ever met.

Source: Listening Digest

The next day, Pat met a man.

Source: People's Education Press PEP Primary School English Grade 6 Volume 2

I see you two have already met.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

Though she never would have met Root.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

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