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means

NOUN
way, method
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid channel equipment factor instrument measure mechanism medium mode power process route step system tactic technique vehicle
STRONG
agency agent apparatus auspices avenue course dodge expedient fashion gimmick instrumentality instrumentation intermediary machinery manner ministry organ organization paraphernalia path road trick
WEAK
modus operandi stepping-stone ways and means
Antonyms
STRONGEST
end
WEAK
paucity poorness shame
NOUN
wealth, resources
Synonyms
STRONGEST
money
STRONG
affluence assets backing bankroll budget bundle capital dough estate finances fortune funds holdings income intangibles pocket possessions property purse reserves revenue riches savings securities sock stake stuff substance wherewithal
WEAK
ace in the hole nest egg rainy day ways and means
Antonyms
STRONG
debt poverty
WEAK
paucity

Example Sentences

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Intuitiveness is often achieved by hiding complexity, and hiding complexity means that users never have to encounter, or question, what’s happening behind the scenes.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

In some places, this means hotter peak temperatures, while in others it reflects milder lows.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

And it turns out, 30 straight wins means something.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Everyone having the same title means you can do whatever needs to be done.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“You are! What is it you think friends do? They don’t agree on everything! But they want good for each other, that’s all. That’s all it means to be a friend.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.