by means of — using something as a way of achieving or doing something
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: using something as a way of achieving or doing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪ miːnz əv/
Korean meaning: ~을 통해서, ~의 수단으로
Korean pronunciation: 바이 **미**인즈 어브
Example Sentences
- The cat escaped by means of the open window.
- He became rich by means of selling funny cat videos online.
- Students learn English by means of various apps and games.
by means of
PREPOSITION//baɪ miːnz əv//
using something as a way of achieving or doing something
He crossed the wide river by means of a small wooden raft.
By means of leaving their screens, these teens find the real world!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'means'는 라틴어 'medianus'(중간의)에서 파생되어 '방법, 수단'을 의미하게 되었고, 'by'와 'of'가 결합되어 '~을 수단으로 하여'라는 의미의 전치사구가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat escaped by means of the open window.”
“He became rich by means of selling funny cat videos online.”
“Students learn English by means of various apps and games.”
“The spy sent secret messages by means of invisible ink made from lemon juice.”
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