Means: meaning, definitions and examples
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means
[ miหnz ]
way of achieving something
Means refer to a method, course of action, or instrument by which something can be accomplished or achieved.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Education is a means to improve one's knowledge and skills.
- Hard work is the means to achieve success in life.
financial resources
Means also refer to financial resources or assets that can be used to achieve a particular end.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He does not have the means to afford a luxurious lifestyle.
- The company lacks the means to expand its operations.
intend or be intended to convey a particular meaning
Means can also mean intend or be intended to convey a particular meaning.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น significa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพ เค เคฐเฅเคฅ เคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช bedeutet
๐ฎ๐ฉ berarti
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะทะฝะฐัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ oznacza
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅณใใ (imisuru)
๐ซ๐ท signifie
๐ช๐ธ significa
๐น๐ท anlamฤฑna gelir
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฏธํ๋ค (uimihada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนูู (ya'ni)
๐จ๐ฟ znamenรก
๐ธ๐ฐ znamenรก
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅณ็ (yรฌwรจizhe)
๐ธ๐ฎ pomeni
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรฝรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะปะดััะตะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแจแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ demษkdir
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.