“Met” is the past tense and past participle of “meet.” It means you saw someone, came together with them, or had an arranged time together in the past.
People use met in everyday conversation when talking about meeting someone for the first time, meeting a friend, or having a past meeting. For example, “I met her yesterday” means the meeting happened in the past.
Meaning & Usage
Met is used when the action of meeting is already finished. It works for people, groups, and sometimes events or situations, depending on the sentence.
Examples
I met my teacher after class.
We met at the café.
Have you met my brother?
What does “met” mean in a sentence?
It usually means someone met another person in the past. It shows that the meeting already happened.
Is “met” the same as “meet”?
No. “Meet” is the base form, and “met” is the past form. Use “met” when talking about something that already happened.
Can “met” be used for first-time meetings?
Yes. People often say “met” when they are talking about meeting someone for the first time.
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