Supposed to / Meant to / Misunderstandings

I was suppose to be the chosen one but I injured my knee

I was supposed to my dog Peter learn more exercices but it's not.

I have misunderstandings with orders or tasks,

I was supposed to understand the instructions of a task, but when I try to follow them, I didn’t do it well.

"Supposed to" and "meant to" are phrases often used interchangeably, but they have subtle differences in usage and connotation. Here's a detailed look at how to use each correctly: ### "Supposed to" 1. **Intended Purpose or Expectation**: * **Meaning**: Indicates an expectation, duty, or obligation. * **Example**: "You are supposed to submit your report by Friday." * **Explanation**: This implies that submitting the report by Friday is expected or required. 2. **Common or General Belief**: * **Meaning**: Indicates something that is generally believed or thought to be true. * **Example**: "This book is supposed to be very interesting." * **Explanation**: People generally believe or expect the book to be interesting. 3. **Rules or Norms**: * **Meaning**: Refers to rules, norms, or laws. * **Example**: "You are not supposed to park here." * **Explanation**: Parking here is against the rules or norms. ### "Meant to" 1. **Intended Purpose or Design**: * **Meaning**: Refers to the purpose, intention, or design behind something. * **Example**: "This tool is meant to help you with your tasks." * **Explanation**: The tool is designed or intended to assist with tasks. 2. **Destined or Intended Outcome**: * **Meaning**: Implies a destined or intended outcome, often suggesting a plan or fate. * **Example**: "We were meant to meet today." * **Explanation**: It suggests that meeting today was intended or destined to happen. 3. **Expectation with Slightly Different Nuance**: * **Meaning**: Can indicate an expectation similar to "supposed to" but often carries a nuance of intention or purpose. * **Example**: "You are meant to lead the team." * **Explanation**: Leading the team is your intended role or purpose. ### Comparison and Usage Tips: * **Obligation and Expectation**: Use "supposed to" when referring to expectations, duties, or general beliefs. * "You are supposed to wear a uniform to work." * **Intended Purpose or Design**: Use "meant to" when referring to the purpose, intention, or design of something. * "This app is meant to improve productivity." * **Slight Nuance in Expectation**: "Meant to" can sometimes be used in place of "supposed to," but it often implies a slightly stronger sense of intention or destiny. * "You are meant to follow the rules." ### Examples in Sentences: * **Supposed to**: * "The train is supposed to arrive at 10 AM." * "You are supposed to ask for permission before leaving." * "This medicine is supposed to alleviate pain." * **Meant to**: * "The new policy is meant to reduce costs." * "These shoes are meant to be comfortable for long walks." * "We were meant to collaborate on this project."

In the past, used mean instead of meant in the past. I supposed to use meant instead of mean. Now I know!

I was supposed to finish my engineering degree in 4 years, not 6 and a half.

Yesterday it supposed to be gone to the groceries store for cookies, but i didn't go

- I was supposed to arrive early but the flight was late - My mom is supposed to wash the dishes after every meal - He was meant to help us with the project but he quit

I was supposed to sleep at 10 o'clock, but the serie was amazing and I slept at 12 o´clock

I was supposed to work out for 40 minutes 3 times a week. I'm working out 3 times a week, but only for 15 or 20 minutes :(

I was supposed to be working but I am taking a course.

I was supposed to study English but I watched a movie instead of it.

I was supposed to arrive early to work today but I felt asleep and got there almost at 8:30!

The party for Sheila the dog, was supposed to be on Friday, but it ended up being on Saturday because of bad weather.

This class was meant to give us a clear knowledge about the correct useage of **Supposed to** / **Meant to.**

I was supposed to do my master's degree this year, but things are not always as you expect.

I was supposed to create a Post on Ig last Tuesday but I didn't

# Supposed to / Meant to / Misunderstandings Practice: Complete the conversation: Jenny: Hey Brian. What happened? You were supposed to take out the trash! Brian: Me?. You said the trash was only one bag. It wasn’t meant to be stinking, either. What does the doctor expect from the patient? The patient is meant to take the pills according to the prescription. What sentence best describes the picture? A. This is not supposed to be delicious. B. the printer is not supposed to crush the paper. Complete the conversation: William: This project was meant to be ready for Tuesday!. Jenny: Relax Will. The boss is not supposed to arrive until Friday. We have time. What did he expect happened? Anakin was supposed to be the chosen one, not join the dark side. Practice exercise: What are some mistakes or misunderstandings you have had before? \- I was supposed to go to the cinema with my girlfriend at 7:00 pm but she arrived at 8:00 pm. \- Emily was meant to receive a promotion last month but didn’t. \- Jose was not supposed to reveal that information in the meeting, and then everything got complicated.

I was supposed to leave the office at 5 but I couldn't because we had a deadline to concrete the job. I was meat to iniciate a new job this year, but I haven`t ended up my master classes.

i was meant to be taken this class earlier and not at 1:30 in the night

My husband was supposed to unfreeze the chicken, but it was still in the freezer when I arrived home. Lady Catherine Brought was meant to be a pianist

He was suposed to be wih me The administrator was supposed to listen to you My family were supposed to celebrate my hb The camera is not supposed to be damaged He is supposed to answer the cellphone

In my last job, I used to work on weekends since 8 a.m., but one day in particular I had a misunderstanding with my boss cause she think I was supposed to arrive at 7 a.m. for a special order but I was not aware.

I was supposed to have a new, better job but I don't have it yet.

Always with the puntuality, the people is supposed to be on time.

I was supposed to buy milk but I wasn't aware of it.

I supposed the course will be easy, but it wasn't like that. But I'm still happy for learn new topics

**Complete the conversation** * Jenny: Hey Brian. What happened? You **were supposed** to take out the crash! * Brian: Me?! You said the trash was only one bag, It wasn't **meant** to be stinking either

i studied englihs a few years ago, so i supposed to be a better speaker now but didnt end the course.

I was supposed to do a session of yoga all Wednesdays. But It was a difficult habit to maintain.

i supposed to study everyday, but it's hard when you have to work :(

R1: Uhhh, I have misunderstandings every when I meet someone I just might not be the most talkative person at the start as supposed to/usually expected. People tend to think I'm a diva, and that's partly true, honestly I'm just not setting all my charisma with a risk of it being unapreciated or mistreated. No huh

I was meant to be a good leader for the team but the company were supposed to training me to be a good one

It was supposed to be finished yesterday. I was supposed to work for hours, but I finished it quickly. I was supposed to have a good boss, but I do not. I was meant to quit this month, but I still work there. I was meant to have only one job, but sometimes I have freelance jobs. I was meant to be productive, but I take my time to do things.

I had a misunderstanding `when I tried to get to the central station in Bogota.`

I was supposed to study English at 9:00 am but my mom asked my to visit my uncle, so I finally take the class at 3:00 pm.

I was meant to be a accountant, but I pursued a career in marketing instead.

Im confussed I dont know in what specific momemnts shoul i use ***mean to*** and when ***supposed to***... Im learning!

I was supposed to wash the dishes but I'm here, studying english... I'm sorry, mom.

Studying data science was supposed to help me get a job, but until now, I'm still searching for one

I was supposed to prepare my English classes, but I haven't been able to organize them yet because I haven't incorporated that time into my daily routine.

Today, I was supposed to finish the interview analysis, but so far I'm only going halfway through. Maybe I am not meant to do this job.

At college: I wonder if all of you can give me a hand with my graduation speech.

I was supposed to be with my dougthers instead of being separated. I was supposed to continue studying not to stop it. My dougther was supposed to studying accounting not Psicology.

My boss once said: You were supposed to give the scope of work on Friday at 9 am, and today is Monday! haha

i was supposed to be in home before of my parents but there was a lot of traffic

I love to watch videos on Youtube, but i was not supposed to check my phone before bed anymore All the fans of Games of Thrones loved the series, but the final season was not supposed to be as bad as it was.

* I was meant to redy my frontend project for yesterday but it's very hard and i don't deliver my project. * I was meant to have my frontend project ready by yesterday, but it's very hard, and I didn't deliver my project.

I was Meant to subscribe platzi last year, so this year I did't get a discount :(

I was supposed to live in germany, but I didn't like the country and its culture.

I was supposed to have a nice gull time job in a company, not have a burn out

After some years studying English, I was supposed to speak fluently, but I will never give up. :)

this class is not supposed to make spoilers

Since last year I was supposed to change my computer, but until this month I did it

I was meant to arrive on time, but the traffic wasn't supposed to be that bad.

* The patient is meant to take the pills according to the prescription * C * A/B COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION * This project <u>was meant to</u> to be ready for tuesday, * Relax will. The boss is<u> not supposed</u> arrive until friday. We have time. * Anakin <u>was supposed </u> be the chosen one, not join the dark side.

I was supposed to study two hours a day, but i had troubles doing so. Last year i was meant do more courses of what i did.

I was supposed to start studying at 3PM, but I couldn´t because I had a lot ok work. The email was meant to be sent to the entire team, but I accidentally addressed it to just one person.

i was supposed to study earlier but it happened some things

I thought you gonna prepare the report for today. I was wondering if you could provide me that tomorrow at first time.

O was wondering if you could teach me some English to get a better job! 😂

I was sopposed that in one year my level of english would be good but I need practice more

I'm **supposed to** finish my last job task before midnight to got to the bed early and have enough energy for my morning exercise routine.

The patient is meant to take the pills according to the prescription.

Jenny: Hey Brian. What happened? You were supposed to take out the trash! Brian: Me?! You said the trash was only one bag. It wasn't meant to be stinking either.

It was supposed to study 2 hours per day in platzi. It is supposed to understand this topic.

Hello! I was supposed to send these files my boss on Monday, now he's mad at me.

Yesterday i had gone to the bank in a rush because i was afraid of not to deliver a contract in time because i thought it suppose to be deliver till 12/12/23 but in the end it´s possible to deliver it till 02/13/24

My songs were supposed to be available for everyone by now, but God's timing is perfect.

My co-worker was supposed to answer the messages, bu he hasn't

but I don't understand when im using supposed to or meant to in a sentences

I was meant to finish my paperwork earlier, however I did not finish on time.

I´m ***supposed to*** learn English easier than Portugues, but I feel confused myself when I try to keep a fluent conversation. On the other hand, the schedule to start my Platzi Session wasn´t ***meant to*** be at this time because It´s too late and I need to sleep early **in order to** wake up before the Sun goes up!

I was supposed to go out for party but I'm here studying English.

I was supposed to study electronic engineering.I paid for 2 semesters but at the end of the year I understood that i did not enjoy it.

Hello! When I quit my job at one of the biggest consultancies in Mexico. I was supposed to give in the computer I was given and sign my resignation. But I did not read the instructions clearly and I just gave the computer away without signing anything. I had to travel once again to Mexico City to sign my papers, this was annoying and time-consuming to say the least but I should have read the instructions carefully in the first place.

It was supposed to rain today, however it was a wonderful day.