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by no means

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /baɪ ˌnoʊ ˈmiːnz/ · UK /baɪ ˌnəʊ ˈmiːnz/

by no means means: Used to say strongly that something is not true or will not happen.

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DEFINITELY NOTB2

Used to say strongly that something is not true or will not happen.

  • The task is by no means easy.
  • We have by no means finished all the repairs.
  • By no means does everyone agree with the decision.

How to use it: by no means + adjective (The result is by no means certain.); by no means + auxiliary + subject (By no means should you open that door.)

Similar words: not at all, definitely not

Common phrases: by no means easy, by no means certain

Questions about by no means

What does by no means mean?

Used to say strongly that something is not true or will not happen.

What is by no means in other languages?

Türkçe: hiçbir şekilde · Español: de ningún modo · Français: en aucun cas · Deutsch: keineswegs · Italiano: affatto · 日本語: 決して〜ない

How do you pronounce by no means?

In American English /baɪ ˌnoʊ ˈmiːnz/; in British English /baɪ ˌnəʊ ˈmiːnz/.

How do you use by no means in a sentence?

The task is by no means easy. We have by no means finished all the repairs.

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