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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Here’s the full story of where investors’ money has been going these past two years, where it’s going now and what this means for those who seek opportunity in a shifting market.
From MarketWatch
A spread as wide as it is now means that consumers have greater confidence about the U.S. economy overall than in their personal situations.
From MarketWatch
That means we did our job,” he noted.
From MarketWatch
The rapid evolution of AI means that these videos are becoming more lifelike all the time.
From BBC
The ruling may offer temporary relief for some exporters, analysts say, though much remains unclear and the tariffs can still be reset via other means.
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