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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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So by all means send them a thank-you note for their attendance, graciousness and generosity, if you have not done so already.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

“That means lots of patrons are usually following.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

It means vaccine developers can now modify the adenovirus protein to prevent this issue and improve vaccine safety.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

“Game over” really means “over and over and over,” since we always have an urge to play again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

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