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by all means

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /baɪ ˌɔːl ˈmiːnz/

by all means means: Used to warmly agree to a request or encourage someone to do something.

phrase

CERTAINLYB2

Used to warmly agree to a request or encourage someone to do something.

  • By all means, sit down.
  • If you need my notes, by all means borrow them.
  • By all means ask questions during the talk.

Similar words: certainly, of course, absolutely

Common phrases: by all means ask, by all means come

EVERY METHODC1

Using every method that is available.

  • We must help by all means available.
  • They tried by all means possible to reach the missing climbers.
  • The town would resist the closure by all means lawful.

Similar words: by every method

Common phrases: by all means available, by all means necessary

Questions about by all means

What does by all means mean?

Used to warmly agree to a request or encourage someone to do something.

What is by all means in other languages?

Türkçe: elbette · Español: por supuesto · Français: bien sûr · Deutsch: selbstverständlich · Italiano: certamente · 日本語: もちろん

How do you pronounce by all means?

It is pronounced /baɪ ˌɔːl ˈmiːnz/.

How do you use by all means in a sentence?

By all means, sit down. If you need my notes, by all means borrow them.

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