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Synonyms & Similar Words
by
through
via
with
using
by virtue of
by way of
by reason of
owing to
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as a result of
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Meaning of By Means Of
According to Merriam-Webster, "by means of" is a prepositional phrase that indicates the method or agency used to achieve something.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as "using something as a way of doing something or achieving something".
- The Oxford English Dictionary states that it is "used to indicate the means or instrument by which something is done or achieved".
Example Uses
- The company was able to increase sales by means of a successful marketing campaign.
- She was able to learn the language by means of an online course.
- The team was able to complete the project by means of collaboration and communication.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
without
minus
lacking
absent
devoid of
bereft of
destitute of
wanting
needing
devoid
empty
bare
insufficient
inadequate
incomplete
unfinished
unaccomplished
unfulfilled
unrealized
unsuccessful
ineffective
ineffectual
futile
fruitless
unproductive
unprofitable
useless