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- pronunciation:
- minz
- phrases:
- by all means, by any means, by means of, by no means
part of speech: |
plural noun |
definition 1: |
(used with a sing. verb) a method, way, or agency used to reach a goal or accomplish something.
Practice is the best means of gaining mastery.- synonyms:
- agency, instrumentality, method
- similar words:
- agent, approach, expedient, instrument, measure, medium, mode, path, process, purse, resource, scheme, tool, way
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definition 2: |
(used with a pl. verb) wealth, riches, or economic resources.
His means were shrinking daily.She is a woman of means.- synonyms:
- money, resources, riches, wealth, wherewithal
- similar words:
- affluence, capital, cash, circumstance, competence, dough, funds, pocketbook, provision, substance
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related words: |
avenue, budget, causation, fashion, fortune, key, medium, performance, plan, policy, procedure, tack, wealth |
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phrase: |
by all means, by any means, by means of, by no means |
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