meet
UK: miːt | US: miːt
v. to come into the presence or company of someone
v. to make contact or connection with something
v. to fulfill or satisfy a requirement or condition
n. an organized gathering or competition
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The word "meet" traces back to Old English mētan, meaning "to encounter" or "to find." It shares roots with Germanic languages (e.g., Old Norse mæta, Dutch moeten). Originally tied to physical encounters, its meaning expanded to include abstract connections (e.g., "meet a deadline"). Unlike many modern English words, "meet" remains monomorphic—its core meaning hasn’t split into separable morphemes.
Let’s meet at the café tomorrow.
The two rivers meet near the valley.
This solution meets all safety standards.
She won first place at the track meet.
His eyes met hers across the room.