Definitions

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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"It's not a cure, but because I got a good remission, that hopefully means that I'll keep the cancer at bay for a good long time."

From BBC

That means that women often travel within their own country or to another EU member state to secure safe abortions.

From BBC

Lisandra already worries that her daughter will want a birthday cake this year, which is well beyond their means.

From BBC

A successful season means staying off the IL.

From Los Angeles Times

"It really means a lot to me to have found that community and those people that I can really call my best friends through life," she says.

From BBC