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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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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

The word Hallyu in the name of her club means "Korean wave" and Richards said it was a term used to describe how Korean culture was "washing over the West" at the moment.

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

I think that life means things end in the ways they aren’t supposed to and yet we still have to find a way to move on.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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