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means

means /ˈmiːnz/ noun
plural means
means
/ˈmiːnz/
noun
plural means
Britannica Dictionary definition of MEANS
[count] : a way of doing something or of achieving a desired result
see also ways and means, the end justifies the means at 1end
[plural] : the money that someone has : wealth

by all means

: of course : certainly

by means of

: through the use of (something)

by no means

or not by any means also not by any manner of means
: in no way : not at all