Means meaning

What does “means” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“means” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end.

means

noun

  1. thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

    “a means of control”

    “an example is the best agency of instruction”

    Synonymsagencyway
  2. an instrumentality for accomplishing some end

  3. considerable capital (wealth or income)

    “he is a man of means”

    Synonymssubstance

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University