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means

means [ meenz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
something enabling somebody to do something: something that is available and makes it possible for somebody to do something ( takes a singular or plural verb )
You can't live out there alone with no means of transportation.



plural noun 
Definition:
 
available money: the money and other resources that somebody has to live on ( takes a plural verb )
It'll be impossible to find a house in this area that's within their means.

[<mean3]

by all means used as a polite way to give permission

by means of using or with the help of

by no means used to emphasize a negative
You were by no means the worst player.


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