Meaning & Definition of word "Me"
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Me
/miː/
pronoun:
- 1. The objective case of the pronoun 'I', used to refer to oneself as the object of a verb or preposition.
- Example: Can you help me with my homework?
- 2. Used for emphasis in informal contexts.
- Example: It was me who called you last night.
- 3. Used to indicate oneself in contrast to others.
- Example: Everyone else was busy, but me, I was free to help.
- 4. Referring to oneself in a reflexive verb construction.
- Example: I can take care of me, thank you for asking.
Etymology
Old English 'mē', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
leave me alone:
A request for someone to stop bothering or invading one's personal space.
me too:
A phrase used to express agreement or similarity.
it's all about me:
A phrase indicating that someone is self-centered or focused on themselves.
Related Words
my:
Belonging to me.
mine:
Something that belongs to me.
I:
The speaker as a subject.
Slang Meanings of me
Meaning: Meh
Example Sentence: When asked how the movie was, he said, 'It was meh, not great.'
Meaning: Meh me
Example Sentence: When I said I wasn't interested, he just replied with a 'meh me'.