means

/ (miːnz) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular or plural) the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end: a means of communication

  2. (functioning as plural) resources or income

  1. (functioning as plural) considerable wealth or income: a man of means

  2. by all means without hesitation or doubt; certainly: come with us by all means

  3. by means of with the use or help of

  4. by no manner of means definitely not: he was by no manner of means a cruel man

  5. by no means or not by any means on no account; in no way: by no means come!

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How to use means in a sentence

Other Idioms and Phrases with means

means

see beyond one's means; by all means; by any means; by means of; by no means; end justifies the means.

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