MEANS Definition & Meaning

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means

/ ��ː�Գ� /

functioning as singular or plural the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end
a means of communication
functioning as plural resources or income
functioning as plural considerable wealth or income
a man of means
by all means
without hesitation or doubt; certainly
come with us by all means
by means of
with the use or help of
by no manner of means
definitely not
he was by no manner of means a cruel man
by no means or not by any means
on no account; in no way
by no means come!

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And then the debate on what it all means will begin.

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And the atmosphere for the American press is by no means friendly.

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At the same time, the Supreme Court ruling means she is defined as a man for the purposes of the Equality Act.

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"There's lots of evidence when collections came here by means that we don't think are acceptable today," she said.

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The highest rating means a country can borrow at cheaper rates.

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