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Meek has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
Verb
1

(of horses) To tame; to break.

"The experienced rider spent months meeking the wild mustang before it could be ridden in a competition."

Adjective
1

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

"meek and self-effacing"

2

very docile

"tame obedience"

"meek as a mouse"

3

evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

"compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"

"a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"

"she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"

"was submissive and subservient"

4

Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

"Her meek apology for the accident made it clear she felt entirely responsible and had nothing left to offer by way of an excuse."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The meek family has lived on that corner of Main Street for three generations."

Example Sentences
"meek and self-effacing" adjective
"tame obedience" adjective
"meek as a mouse" adjective
"compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others" adjective
"a fine fiery blast against meek conformity" adjective
"she looked meek but had the heart of a lion" adjective
"was submissive and subservient" adjective
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