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!

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means Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

Maybe it means the kid’s elated to know his deception is working.

From Salon

Uefa's action means that, as it stands, Prestianni will miss the second leg of the Madrid tie, even though the investigation is still to be completed.

From BBC

However, the increased number of flights means more take-offs and landings - the most carbon intensive phase of air travel.

From BBC

This means that all other things being equal, Home Depot’s buybacks over the past five years have boosted its EPS by 8.3%.

From MarketWatch

Telstra’s ownership of what is already Australia’s largest fiber footprint means it is well placed in his view.

From The Wall Street Journal

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