means

Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary

noun

1. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (Freq. 50)
- a means of control
- an example is the best agency of instruction
- the true way to success
• Syn:
agency, way
• Derivationally related forms:
agential (for: agency)
• Hypernyms:
implementation, effectuation
• Hyponyms:
dint, escape, fast track, instrument, tool,
road, stepping stone, expedient, desperate measure, open sesame, salvation,
tooth, voice, wings
2. an instrumentality for accomplishing some end (Freq. 11)
• Hypernyms:
instrumentality, instrumentation
3. considerable capital (wealth or income)
- he is a man of means
• Syn:
substance
• Hypernyms:
capital
• Hyponyms:
pocketbook, wherewithal

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  bastardly, beggarly, mingy, miserly, tight, base, meanspirited, hateful, average, mean(a), mean value, think of, have in mind, intend, think, signify, stand for, entail, imply