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Meaning of by means of
The primary meaning of "by means of" is to indicate the method or agency used to achieve something.
Etymology of by means of
The phrase "by means of" originates from Old English and Middle English, where "means" referred to a method, agency, or instrument
The phrase has been used since the 14th century to indicate the way something is done or achieved
Synonyms
through
with
by
via
using
by virtue of
by way of
owing to
thanks to
due to
as a result of
in consequence of
on account of
by reason of
by dint of
by courtesy of
by force of
by the agency of
by the means of
by the use of
with the help of
with the aid of
through the medium of
by the instrumentality of
by the intercession of
Definitions
- Using something as a method or agency to achieve a result
- * Indicating the instrument or agent used to perform an action
Usage Examples
- The company achieved its goal by means of careful planning and execution
- * The artist created the sculpture by means of a combination of traditional and modern techniques
- * The tourists traveled to the island by means of a ferry
Antonyms
without
minus
lacking
absent
without the aid of
unassisted
independently
solo
alone
separately
excluding
except
barring
omitting
without the use of
without the help of
unaccompanied
unsupported