The verb meet means to come together with someone, either by arrangement or by chance. It can also mean to be introduced to someone for the first time.
Conjugations
The verb meet is irregular in the past tense and past participle.
| Pronoun | Present | Past | Past Participle | Present Continuous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | meet | met | met | am meeting |
| You | meet | met | met | are meeting |
| He/She/It | meets | met | met | is meeting |
| We | meet | met | met | are meeting |
| They | meet | met | met | are meeting |
Usage
The verb meet is used in three main ways:
. To come together
- Two or more people come together, either by arrangement or by chance.
- Example: We will meet at the park.
. To be introduced
- To see or be introduced to someone for the first time.
- Example: I met my best friend in college.
. To encounter or experience
- To come across something, especially a problem or challenge.
- Example: She met many obstacles in her career.
Examples
Here are some example sentences using meet:
| Tense/Meaning | Example |
|---|---|
| Present: come together | We meet every Monday. |
| Past: be introduced | I met her at a party last night. |
| Past participle: previous encounters | Have you met the new teacher? |
| Future: arranged meeting | They will meet tomorrow. |
| Continuous: happening now | I am meeting a client right now. |
| Encounter: face challenges | He met with strong opposition. |
Translate this example into English: We _____ at the park.
We meet at the park.
“Meet” is used in the present tense for a habitual action.
Translate into English: She ___ many challenges during her career.
She met many challenges during her career.
Use past tense “met” for referring to challenges faced in the past.
Tips
- Use meet for both planned meetings and chance encounters.
- Use meet with when referring to formal or business meetings.
- Remember that the past tense of meet is met (not “meeted”).
Summary
| Aspect | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | To come together, be introduced, or encounter | We meet at noon. I met her yesterday. |
| Past Tense | met | I met him yesterday. |
| Past Participle | met | Have you met them before? |
| Usage Tips | Use meet with people or challenges; met is irregular | She met a new colleague. |
Meet is a versatile verb used for coming together, introductions, and experiencing encounters.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
