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The past tense of the verb **meet** is **met**.
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Definition and Forms
The verb “meet” is an irregular verb. Unlike regular verbs that add “-ed” to form the past tense (like walk becoming walked), “meet” changes its internal vowel structure.
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Infinitive (Base Form) | Meet |
| Simple Past | Met |
| Past Participle | Met |
| Present Participle (Gerund) | Meeting |
| Third Person Singular | Meets |
Usage in Different Tenses
Understanding how to use “met” depends on the timeframe of the action you are describing.
1. Simple Past Tense
Use “met” when an action was completed at a specific time in the past.
2. Present Perfect Tense
Use “have/has met” for actions that happened at an unspecified time or continue to have relevance now.
3. Past Perfect Tense
Use “had met” to describe an action that occurred before another action in the past.
Examples in Sentences
- Simple Past: We met at the coffee shop yesterday to discuss the project.
- Negative Past: I did not meet (note: use base form with “did”) him at the party.
- Interrogative: Did you meet the new manager this morning?
- Passive Voice: The requirements were met by the engineering team.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Because English learners often look for patterns, it is common to see the following errors:
- Meeted: There is no such word as “meeted.” Always use met.
- Did met: When using the auxiliary verb “did,” always return to the base form.
Incorrect: “I did met him.” -> Correct: “I did meet him.” - Spelling: Ensure you use one “e” for the past tense.
Incorrect: “We meet last night.” -> Correct: “We met last night.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it “met” or “meet” in the past?
It is always “met.” You only use “meet” for the present tense, future tense (will meet), or after auxiliary verbs like “do,” “does,” or “did.”
What is the past participle of meet?
The past participle is also “met.” For example: “I have met him before.”
Is “meet” a regular or irregular verb?
It is an irregular verb because it does not follow the standard “-ed” suffix rule for past tense formations.
Practice Quiz
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of “meet”:
- Yesterday, I ________ (meet) my teacher at the grocery store.
- Have you ever ________ (meet) a celebrity?
- We are ________ (meet) at 5:00 PM today.
Answers: 1. met, 2. met, 3. meeting
