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English noun: means | |||
| 1. | means (act) how a result is obtained or an end is achieved | ||
| Samples | A means of control. An example is the best agency of instruction. The true way to success. | ||
| Synonyms | agency, way | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | effectuation, implementation | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | desperate measure, dint, escape, expedient, fast track, instrument, open sesame, road, salvation, stepping stone, tool, tooth, voice, wings | ||
| 2. | means (artifact) an instrumentality for accomplishing some end | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | instrumentality, instrumentation | ||
| 3. | means (possession) considerable capital (wealth or income) | ||
| Samples | He is a man of means. | ||
| Synonyms | substance | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | capital | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | pocketbook, wherewithal | ||
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