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means

The word “means” has 1 syllable: means

It's pronounced as /miːnz/

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In the thesaurus, “means” has 255 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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Synonyms for means

Antonyms for means

Meanings of means

  • verb
    1. To lament.
    2. To intend.
    3. To convey (a meaning).
    4. To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).
    5. To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).
    6. (usually with to) To be of some level of importance.
  • noun
    1. (now chiefly in the plural) A method or course of action used to achieve some result.
    2. (in the singular) An intermediate step or intermediate steps.
    3. Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium.
    4. The middle part of three-part polyphonic music; now specifically, the alto part in polyphonic music; an alto instrument.
    5. The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms; the arithmetic mean.
    6. Any function of multiple variables that satisfies certain properties and yields a number representative of its arguments; or, the number so yielded; a measure of central tendency.
    7. Either of the two numbers in the middle of a conventionally presented proportion, as 2 and 3 in 1:2=3:6.
    8. Resources; riches.
    9. An instrument or condition for attaining a purpose.

Example Sentences

  • She saved enough money, which means she can travel next month.
  • Education is a means of improving opportunities.
  • By all means, feel free to ask questions.
  • The company used every available means to complete the project.
  • Owning a car means greater flexibility for many people.

On this page you'll find 264 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to means, such as: abundance, accession, accomplishes, accomplishment, ace in the hole, achievement, achieves.

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