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/
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
💡 Concept
He crossed the wide river by means of a small wooden raft.
🎵 Rhyme
By means of leaving their screens, these teens find the real world!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/baɪ miːnz əv/
🇬🇧 UK/baɪ miːnz əv/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
meansscreensteens
means
screens
teens
🔗Collocations
by means of technology
by means of communication
by means of transportation
by means of force
by means of example
📝Examples
“The cat escaped by means of the open window.”
😄 Fun example
“He became rich by means of selling funny cat videos online.”
“Students learn English by means of various apps and games.”
😄 Fun example
“The spy sent secret messages by means of invisible ink made from lemon juice.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
throughviausingwith the help ofby way of
Antonyms
withoutdespite
Related
methodwaytoolinstrumentmedium
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