Word
meets
US/ˈmits/
UK/mˈiːts/
Definitions
01to come together
A1 · Beginner
v. to come together with someone at a specific time or place.
v. to come into the presence or company of someone by arrangement or chance. This third-person singular form takes a singular subject.
“The manager meets with the team every Monday morning to discuss goals.”
“The diplomat meets his counterpart in a neutral city to negotiate the terms of the ceasefire without public scrutiny.”
Synonyms
02to satisfy a requirement
B1 · Intermediate
v. to be good enough for a rule, a need, or a standard.
v. to fulfill or satisfy a condition, requirement, or expectation.
“This new car meets all the safety standards required by the law.”
“The candidate meets the rigorous academic criteria for the fellowship, though her practical experience remains somewhat limited compared to other applicants.”
03to touch or join
B1 · Intermediate
v. to touch or join another thing at a specific point.
v. to come into physical contact or intersection with something else.
“The river meets the sea at the edge of the small town.”
“The two hiking trails eventually converge where the forest meets the rocky ridge of the mountain.”
Synonyms
04sports competitions
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Sports
n. organized sports events, especially for running or swimming.
n. plural form denoting organized sports competitions, particularly in athletics or swimming.
“She participated in several track meets during her final year of college.”
“The regional swim meets are held annually in July, attracting the most talented athletes from across the three neighbouring counties.”
Synonyms
05combining two things
C1 · Advanced Informal
prep. used to describe a mix of two different styles or qualities.
prep. used to indicate a combination or intersection of two distinct qualities or categories.
“The restaurant's style is 'modern meets traditional' with its old furniture and new food.”
“The building's aesthetic is a striking example of 'industrial meets gothic', blending exposed steel beams with ornate stone arches.”
Real-World Examples
“Cindy Rogers, 60, lives in the last house on the road where Blaenavon meets the hillside.” “In the village, Gyan Rani’s daughter-in-law Pooja Gond meets a visitor at the door of her home and offers a cup of sweet black tea.” Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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