means of (**민**즈 오브) — 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/
Korean meaning: 수단, 방법, 도구
Korean pronunciation: **민**즈 오브
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
수단, 방법, 도구
These creative teens find their means of expression in jeans!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'meien'에서 유래되어 '중간, 방법'을 의미했고, 라틴어 'medianus'(중간의)와 연결됩니다. 목적지에 도달하기 위한 '중간 다리' 역할을 하는 도구나 방법을 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Education is considered the best means of improving one's social status.”
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