Means: meaning, definitions and examples

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means

 

[ miหnz ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

way of achieving something

Means refer to a method, course of action, or instrument by which something can be accomplished or achieved.

Synonyms

instrument, method, way

Examples of usage

  • Education is a means to improve one's knowledge and skills.
  • Hard work is the means to achieve success in life.
Context #2 | Noun

financial resources

Means also refer to financial resources or assets that can be used to achieve a particular end.

Synonyms

assets, money, resources

Examples of usage

  • He does not have the means to afford a luxurious lifestyle.
  • The company lacks the means to expand its operations.
Context #3 | Verb

intend or be intended to convey a particular meaning

Means can also mean intend or be intended to convey a particular meaning.

Synonyms

denote, indicate, signify

Examples of usage

  • His silence means that he is not happy with the decision.
  • The color red means danger in many cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "means" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น significa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพ เค…เคฐเฅเคฅ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bedeutet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berarti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะทะฝะฐั‡ะฐั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oznacza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๅ‘ณใ™ใ‚‹ (imisuru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท signifie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ significa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlamฤฑna gelir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฏธํ•˜๋‹ค (uimihada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนู†ูŠ (ya'ni)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znamenรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znamenรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๅ‘ณ็€ (yรฌwรจizhe)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomeni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฝรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ะตะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒแƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demษ™kdir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ significa

Etymology

The word 'means' originated from Middle English, from the Old English word 'mรฆgen', meaning 'power' or 'force'. Over time, its usage evolved to include the concept of method or resources. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.

See also: demean, demeaning, mean, meaningless, meanly, meanness, meant, meantime, meanwhile, meanwhilst.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #156, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.