Definition

A gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as discussing business, social issues, or religious matters.

Example

The team had a meeting to discuss the new project.

Conversation

Are you going to the meeting later today?

Yeah, I heard it's going to be really important.

I hope it doesn't last too long, though.

Same here! I have plans afterward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meeting → It is formed from "meet" (from Old English *metan*, meaning to come together or encounter) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "meeting" refers to the action or process of coming together or encountering one another.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'coming together' ('metan') for a purpose, and the '-ing' shows it's an action. This helps you remember that a meeting is when people gather to discuss or share.

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