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Word: Meet
Speech Type: Verb
Old English mētan ‘come upon’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch moeten, also to moot
miːt
arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of (someone)
Short Definition:come into same place as someone
Examples:- a week later I met him in the street
- we met for lunch
touch or join
Short Definition:touch or join
Examples:- icebergs are created when glaciers meet the sea
- the curtains failed to meet in the middle
fulfil or satisfy (a need, requirement, or condition)
Short Definition:fulfil need
Examples:- this policy is doing nothing to meet the needs of women
Word: Meet
Speech Type: Noun
miːt
a gathering of riders and hounds before a hunt begins
Short Definition:gathering for hunt
Examples:- she fell from her horse during a weekend meet
an organized event at which a number of races or other athletic contests are held
Short Definition:sporting event
Examples:- major meets such as national championships
a meeting, typically one with an illicit purpose
Short Definition:meeting
Examples:- the meet with Frank is on for 10 o'clock
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