means of — a method or way of doing something; a tool or resource used to achieve something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a method or way of doing something; a tool or resource used to achieve something
Pronunciation (IPA): /miːnz əv/
Example Sentences
- He tried every means of persuasion, including bringing his mom's kimchi.
- Social media has become the primary means of staying connected with friends.
- The company found a creative means of reducing costs: replacing coffee with energy drinks.
means of
NOUN[/miːnz əv/]
a method or way of doing something; a tool or resource used to achieve something
💡 Concept
🎵 Rhyme
These creative teens find their means of expression in jeans!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/miːnz əv/
🇬🇧 UK/miːnz ɒv/
🌳Etymology
Rootmeans
Suffix-of
🎵Rhyme
beansjeansscenesteens
beans
jeans
scenes
teens
🔗Collocations
means of transport
means of communication
by means of
means of production
means of support
peaceful means
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He tried every means of persuasion, including bringing his mom's kimchi.”
“Social media has become the primary means of staying connected with friends.”
😄 Fun example
“The company found a creative means of reducing costs: replacing coffee with energy drinks.”
“Education is considered the best means of improving one's social status.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
methodwayapproachtoolinstrument
Antonyms
endgoalpurpose
Related
mechanismtechniqueprocedureresourcemedium
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