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means

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /miːnz/

means means: A way of doing something or getting a result.

noun

WAYB1

A way of doing something or getting a result.

  • Walking is my usual means of transport.
  • They found a means of escape.
  • Is there another means of payment?

How to use it: a means of doing something (Writing is a means of expressing feelings.); a means to something (Education can be a means to a better life.)

Similar words: way, method

Common phrases: means of transport, means of communication, means to something, means to an end

MONEYB2

The money and property someone has available.

  • They are people of means.
  • We must live within our means.
  • His limited means prevented him from travelling.

How to use it: of means (The charity received help from a woman of means.); within/beyond someone’s means (That house is beyond our means.)

Similar words: resources, wealth

Common phrases: person of means, within your means, limited means

Questions about means

What does means mean?

A way of doing something or getting a result.

What is means in other languages?

Türkçe: yol · Español: medio · Français: moyen · Deutsch: Mittel · Italiano: mezzo · 日本語: 手段

How do you pronounce means?

It is pronounced /miːnz/.

How do you use means in a sentence?

Walking is my usual means of transport. They found a means of escape.

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