means
English Thesaurus
1. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | effectuation, implementation, |
| definition | : | the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | dint, |
| definition | : | interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of' (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | escape, |
| definition | : | a means or way of escaping (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | fast track, |
| definition | : | a rapid means of achieving a goal (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | instrument, tool, |
| definition | : | the means whereby some act is accomplished (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | road, |
| definition | : | a way or means to achieve something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | stepping stone, |
| definition | : | any means of advancement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | expedient, |
| definition | : | a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | desperate measure, |
| definition | : | desperate actions taken as a means to an end (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | open sesame, |
| definition | : | any very successful means of achieving a result (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | salvation, |
| definition | : | a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tooth, |
| definition | : | a means of enforcement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | voice, |
| definition | : | a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | wings, |
| definition | : | a means of flight or ascent (noun.act) |
2. an instrumentality for accomplishing some end (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | instrumentality, instrumentation, |
| definition | : | an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end (noun.artifact) |
3. considerable capital (wealth or income) (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | capital, |
| definition | : | wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | pocketbook, |
| definition | : | your personal financial means (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | wherewithal, |
| definition | : | the necessary means (especially financial means) (noun.possession) |
4. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (noun.act)
| derivation | : | agential, |
| definition | : | of or relating to an agent or agency (adj.pert) |
| derivation | : | agential, |
| definition | : | of or relating to an agent or agency (adj.pert) |
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