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means

British  
/ 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

  3. (functioning as plural) considerable wealth or income

    a man of means

  4. without hesitation or doubt; certainly

    come with us by all means

  5. with the use or help of

  6. definitely not

    he was by no manner of means a cruel man

  7. on no account; in no way

    by no means come!
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
means Idioms  

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

Example Sentences

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"It means everything to me," Stojsavljevic told the LTA.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

This means that its net interest margin widens when short-term rates rise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It means working collaboratively to encourage first swings at local simulators and entertainment venues before inviting players to traditional course play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents Altadena, called the increase in applicants “meaningful forward momentum,” but she acknowledged that means residents from about 3,000 homes still haven’t started to move forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Taking care of it” mostly means resting my leg and icing it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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