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OP I know of two Britspeakers who use the word meant where I would (likely) use the word supposed; at least I would not use the word meant. For ex.: they would say, "I was meant to go to the store this afternoon but I got delayed." Do all Britspeakers use it this way?
To my way of thinking, someone might say, "I was meant to become a teacher" (or whatever), meaning they think that's what fate decreed for them. Or, "they were meant to meet and fall in love--they're perfect for each other". That kind of thing.
Anybody else have an opinion?
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