Definition: 1. An action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something. 2. The money that a person has. 3. Considerable capital.
Use 'means' in a sentence:
1. It means I'll be late for work but what the heck!
2. His bike is his only means of transport.
3. My family means everything to me.
4. Have you any means of identification ?
5. Private school fees are beyond the means of most people (= more than they can afford).
6. In practical terms , it means spending less.
7. People should pay according to their means .
8. He was forceful, but by no means a zealot.
9. It also means there are no moving parts to break down.
10. We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport .
11. The army had perfected the use of terror as a means of controlling the population.
12. She means to succeed.
13. He has the look of a man who means business.
14. The inquiry is by no means cut and dried.
15. ‘Do you mind if I have a look? ’ ‘By all means. ’
16. a man of means (= a rich man)
17. He doesn't have the means to support a wife and child.
18. People should pay according to their means.
19. He doesn't particularly like the work but he sees it as a means to an end.
20. The load was lifted by means of a crane.
21. Overall, barter is a very inefficient means of organizing transactions.
22. They had no visible means of subsistence.
23. Are the monthly repayments within your means (= can you afford them) ?
24. She is by no means an inexperienced teacher.
25. Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off.
26. Is there any means of contacting him?
27. Try to live within your means (= not spend more money than you have).
28. Money means nothing to him.
29. He got rich by devious means.
30. The weak dollar means American goods are relative bargains for foreigners.
31. The word 'planet' literally means 'wandering body'.
32. Television is an effective means of communication.
33. Any form of cheating means automatic disqualification.
34. The move is a means to fight crime.
35. Do you have any idea what it means to be poor?
