means
Britishnoun
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(functioning as singular or plural) the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end
a means of communication
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(functioning as plural) resources or income
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(functioning as plural) considerable wealth or income
a man of means
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without hesitation or doubt; certainly
come with us by all means
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with the use or help of
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definitely not
he was by no manner of means a cruel man
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on no account; in no way
by no means come!
Example Sentences
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"We know young people have been targeted online, and that means weapons are not harmless objects," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
It’s Jobs Day, which means another round of befuddlement over the state of the United States economy.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
The fund boasts a leverage ratio of 21%, according to Morningstar, which means it invests roughly $121 for every $100 of investors’ money.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
No bond for the factory means it can’t attract any business.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
“There are few things I enjoy more than watching a young person succeed in this world, whatever that means to them.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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