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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are only meant" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something has a specific purpose or intention.
Example: "These guidelines are only meant to help you understand the basic principles of the project."
Alternatives: "are solely intended" or "are just for".
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There are only meant to be two.
However, the date spans are only meant as a guide.
Song titles are only meant to identify, not to grab attention.
Judges are only meant to speak in court, and they may not pronounce on government policy.
And temporary shelters, state and local officials said, are only meant to last through the emergency.
But those are only meant to provide warmth on chilly summer nights.
"The amendments are only meant to correct some practical problems of a very complicated law".
The Prime Minister said that the proposals are only meant to prepare for talks between India and Communist China.
While most Americans interpret these terms as food safety warnings, they are only meant to indicate quality.
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Strategies or methods are only means to achieve this objective.
It was only meant to be a bit of fun.
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