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What is another word for Means? – 159 Means Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    methods resources assets funds wealth riches capital finances money income revenue proceeds instrument agency medium channel way manner technique approach procedure process system mechanism tool device apparatus equipment facility capability capacity faculty skill talent gift aptitude ability faculty agency contrivance expedient resourcefulness ingenuity cleverness cunning craft artifice strategy tactic plan scheme design intent intention purpose aim goal object objective.

    Meaning of Means

    The primary meaning of the word "Means" is a method or technique for achieving something or a person's financial resources.

    Definitions

    • A method or technique for achieving something
    • A person's financial resources, especially when considered as a source of power or a means of accomplishing something
    • An instrument or agency used to achieve a particular end
    • A middle or intermediate state or condition

    Etymology of Means

    The word "Means" originated from Old French "meien" or "moyen", which is derived from Latin "medius", meaning "middle"
    Historically, the word has been used to denote a middle state or condition, as well as a method or technique for achieving something
    The word has evolved to encompass various meanings, including financial resources and instrumental agencies

    Example Uses

    • The company will use all available means to achieve its goals
    • She has the means to travel the world, but chooses to stay at home
    • The new policy is a means to an end, rather than an end in itself
    • The team used every means at their disposal to solve the problem

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ends goals objectives targets outcomes results conclusions terminations stops barriers obstacles hindrances impediments blockages restrictions limitations constraints shortages deficiencies lacks wants needs deficiencies inadequacies insufficiencies scarcities.

    Related Nouns

    resources assets wealth finances money income revenue proceeds instrument agency medium channel way manner technique approach procedure process system mechanism tool device apparatus equipment facility capability capacity.

    Related Verbs

    achieve attain accomplish realize gain acquire obtain get have possess own use utilize apply employ exercise exert operate manage direct control regulate govern.

    Related Adjectives

    financial economic monetary fiscal material physical instrumental mechanical technical methodical systematic procedural processional capable able skilled talented gifted apt resourceful ingenious clever cunning crafty.