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means

/miːnz/
means miːnz
English Definition
n. a method or way of doing something
中文释义
方法,手段
Significado en Español
medio, método
한국어 뜻
수단, 방법
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phương tiện, cách thức
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Example Sentence

They found a means to solve the problem.

他们找到了解决问题的方法。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “means”:

  1. A method
  2. B outcome
  3. C purpose
  4. D obstacle
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A — method. “means” means n. a method or way of doing something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A simple bicycle is a cheap and healthy ______ of getting to work.

  1. A rumor
  2. B means
  3. C flavor
  4. D shadow
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B — means. “means” means n. a method or way of doing something

Common questions about “means”

What does “means” mean?

means — n. a method or way of doing something. In Chinese: 方法,手段.

How do you pronounce “means”?

means is pronounced /miːnz/. It breaks into 1 syllable: means.

How do you use “means” in a sentence?

They found a means to solve the problem. (他们找到了解决问题的方法。)

What are synonyms for “means”?

method, way, resource — all close in meaning to means (n. a method or way of doing something).

Is “means” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. means appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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