meeting - Master This Word
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meeting Word Meanings
- a gathering of people for discussion
- an arrangement to meet
- a formal or informal assembly
meeting Example Sentences
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meeting Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈmiːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈmiːtɪŋ/
meeting Word Etymology
(meet + -ing) - From Old English 'gemetan', meaning to come together. Imagine a circle of friends reuniting for a long-awaited discussion, symbolizing connection and communication.
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Meeting is a noun with several related uses. It can mean a gathering of people for discussion, such as a team meeting where ideas are shared and decisions are made, or an arrangement to meet someone at a specific time and place, like a business meeting or a social meet-up. It can also describe a formal or informal assembly, such as a public meeting. The word hints at purpose, timing, and formality, and choose collocations accordingly (board meeting, stand-up meeting, have a meeting). Etymologically, meeting comes from meet + -ing, tracing back to Old English gemetan, meaning to come together; imagine a circle of friends reuniting for a long-awaited discussion, symbolizing connection and communication.
Usage Reminders
- Think of a meeting as a planned gathering for discussion.
- Note whether the context is formal or casual.
- Use 'meeting' for a scheduled encounter; 'appointment' for a one-on-one time with a person.
- It is countable: one meeting, two meetings.
- Common collocations: hold a meeting, attend a meeting, have a meeting.
Common Misconceptions
- Meeting is only for business contexts; it can also be social or community gatherings.
- meet is a verb; meeting is a noun, not interchangeable with 'meet' in all cases.
- A meeting is not always an appointment; an appointment is typically one-on-one.
- Meeting is not always formal; there are many casual meetings and stand-up meetings.
- Confusing 'meeting' with 'conference' or 'assembly'—these have different scales and formats.
Thinking Differences
Meeting blends several ideas in English: a scheduled event, the act of coming together, and an assembly. Learners should note how tone, formality, and collocations shift with context, and how synonym choices change with social vs. business settings.
Learning Tips
- Listen for the context to decide if 'meeting' means a planned gathering or the act of meeting someone.
- Learn common phrases: hold a meeting, attend a meeting, have a meeting.
- Complement with synonyms: 'conference' for large formal meetings, 'gathering' for social meetings.
- Practice with both countable forms: one meeting, two meetings.
- Note collocations with verbs: schedule, cancel, reschedule a meeting.
- Compare to 'appointment' to show one-on-one time vs group discussion.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses the word 'meeting' correctly?
A.She went to the bakery for a meeting with a cupcake.
B.The meeting shoes are too tight for her.
C.Let's go have a meeting in the park.
D.He meeting the finish line in record time.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'meeting'?
A.Sleep
B.Encounter
C.Talk
D.Drive
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of the word 'meeting'?
A.Exercise
B.Agreement
C.Conflict
D.Dinner
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario involving a meeting?
A.She loves to exercise in the park.
B.He enjoys cooking dinner every day.
C.A group of colleagues gathered for a meeting to discuss the project.
D.They went for a walk in the garden.
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