English dictionary
means
nounPronunciation
miːnz
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
noun
- an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
noun
- considerable capital (wealth or income)
Example sentences
a means of control
an example is the best agency of instruction
the true way to success
he is a man of means