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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The species name ferox means "fierce," and its behavior lives up to that description.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Joseph replied, “I am currently in solitary but they got me a bible so i have been able to stay encouraged. Thanks for the encouraging message! it means a lot!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, search engines themselves are including AI overviews at the top of their results and that often means that users are getting their questions answered, without having to click on to another website.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Perhaps more importantly, the rise of agentic and other advanced AI workloads means greater data generation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

‘Saeunn thinks it means something else: that only you can find the Mountain, an destroy the bear.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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