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Meaning of By All Means
The primary meaning of "By All Means" is to indicate strong agreement, confirmation, or affirmation.
Definitions
- Used to indicate strong agreement or confirmation
- * Used to emphasize the importance or necessity of something
- * Used to indicate that something is certainly or undoubtedly true
Etymology of By All Means
The phrase "By All Means" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old English words "bī" (meaning "by" or "near") and "āln" or "ælle" (meaning "all"), and "mēn" or "mǣn" (meaning "means" or "method")
Historically, the phrase was used to convey strong affirmation or confirmation, and its usage has continued to evolve over time to include various idiomatic expressions
Example Uses
- "I'll be there by all means, don't worry about it"
- * "By all means, take the job offer, it's a great opportunity"
- * "The new policy is necessary by all means, as it will improve the company's overall performance"
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
not at all
never
nowhere
none
no way
not by any means
in no way
on no account
by no means
certainly not
definitely not
undoubtedly not
under no circumstances
at no time
nowhere near
scarcely
barely
hardly
unlikely
doubtfully
questionably
debatably
arguable
uncertainly
inconclusively