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by all means

ADVERB
decidedly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clearly determinedly distinctly downright positively really terribly unmistakably
STRONG
emphatically
WEAK
absolutely decisively flat out for a fact in spades no catch no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no mistake no strings attached of course powerful right straight out strongly sure surely terrifically unequivocally
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully
ADVERB
of course
Synonyms
WEAK
certainly definitely indeed indubitably naturally obviously surely undoubtedly without a doubt
ADVERB
OK
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fine okay
STRONG
affirmative amen good true yea
WEAK
absolutely agreed all right assuredly aye beyond a doubt certainly definitely even so exactly gladly good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course positively precisely roger sure thing surely undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yep
ADVERB
right on
Synonyms
WEAK
absolutely affirmative agreed all right amen assuredly aye beyond a doubt certainly definitely even so exactly fine gladly good good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course okay positively precisely roger sure thing surely true undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yea yep
ADVERB
roger
Synonyms
WEAK
absolutely affirmative agreed all right amen assuredly aye beyond a doubt certainly definitely even so exactly fine gladly good good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course okay positively precisely sure thing surely true undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yea yep
ADVERB
uh-huh
Synonyms
WEAK
absolutely affirmative agreed all right amen assuredly aye beyond a doubt certainly definitely even so exactly fine gladly good good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course okay positively precisely roger sure thing surely true undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yea yep
ADVERB
yes
Synonyms
STRONG
affirmative amen fine good okay true yea
WEAK
all right aye beyond a doubt certainly definitely even so exactly gladly good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course positively precisely sure thing surely undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yep
Antonyms
WEAK
disagreed

Example Sentences

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If you’ve upgraded the yogurt and the fruit and you’re feeling satisfied, by all means — as Ina says, store-bought is fine.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

They can still board first, by all means, but they’ll head right to the back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Workout equipment, game rooms, walking paths and lounges have become standard in many communities — but if pickleball or gardening plots are important, then by all means make sure you get them.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

“I’ve tried by all means ... to be Rafael’s voice,” said the sister, adding that she doesn’t know anyone in El Salvador.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2025

“Well, by all means, use them. You’re certainly not doing very well with the ones you have now.”

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster

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