Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Means"
The meaning of "Means" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does What is means "she got kind of big somehow"?
ex. that's where she was born and then she was doing music around there first and "she got kind of big somehow"
mean?
ex. that's where she was born and then she was doing music around there first and "she got kind of big somehow"
mean?
A:
It means that she surprisingly became popular. Unexpectedly became a popular musician.
depending on the sentence and context, it can also be used differently. Like, in terms of how physically big someone is.
But still has the same "I am quite shocked" effect.
"I left my dog at my grandmother's place for only a month, but she got kind of big somehow."
'somehow' means you're not sure 'how' it happened.
"Even though I didn't study, I somehow passed."
depending on the sentence and context, it can also be used differently. Like, in terms of how physically big someone is.
But still has the same "I am quite shocked" effect.
"I left my dog at my grandmother's place for only a month, but she got kind of big somehow."
'somehow' means you're not sure 'how' it happened.
"Even though I didn't study, I somehow passed."
Q:
What does What you be doing?
I'm wondering what this means. Any comments would be appreciated. mean?
I'm wondering what this means. Any comments would be appreciated. mean?
A:
‘What you be doing’ is slang 속어 .
‘What will you be doing’ is a question 의문
‘What will you be doing’ is a question 의문
Q:
What does Shucks means shucks. Let one go once in a while. mean?
A:
It’s an interjection of mild disappointment that is sometimes used in the southern US.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shucks
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shucks
Q:
What does means to an end mean?
A:
Hello !
This common phrase means, 'to do something because it will help you achieve something else.' '
For example - I work a job that I don't like but it pays me well. What I want to achieve is to go on my dream holiday. To fulfil my dream, I keep working this job just so I can get the money. If my friend knows I hate the job, the conversation might go like:
Friend) You're still working the same job? I thought you hated it?
Me) Ah, I do hate it. But I really want to go on holiday so the job is a means to an end.
---> Ah, I do hate it. But I really want to go on holiday so the job will help me achieve what I really want.
^^ I hope this helps! 😊
This common phrase means, 'to do something because it will help you achieve something else.' '
For example - I work a job that I don't like but it pays me well. What I want to achieve is to go on my dream holiday. To fulfil my dream, I keep working this job just so I can get the money. If my friend knows I hate the job, the conversation might go like:
Friend) You're still working the same job? I thought you hated it?
Me) Ah, I do hate it. But I really want to go on holiday so the job is a means to an end.
---> Ah, I do hate it. But I really want to go on holiday so the job will help me achieve what I really want.
^^ I hope this helps! 😊
Q:
What does What does left-over means in this context?
If students are working in pairs and you have a left-over student, why not assign them the role of assistant teacher?
I’ve been ser looking for this word but the meaning is related to food. mean?
If students are working in pairs and you have a left-over student, why not assign them the role of assistant teacher?
I’ve been ser looking for this word but the meaning is related to food. mean?
A:
So if you have an odd number of students in a class and they work in pairs, one student is going to be left out and not have a partner. So it’s one left over.
Example sentences using "Means"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with by this means,.
A:
A car is a very convenient tool. By this means I'm able to go anywhere I need to go.
A book can be very exciting. By this means I can imagine myself to be anywhere I want to be.
A book can be very exciting. By this means I can imagine myself to be anywhere I want to be.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with by no means .
A:
It is by no means unusual to see young people on the phone.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with below my means.
A:
I've never heard that phrase in conversation but it could be used as: "living below my means."
Q:
Please show me example sentences with by no means.
A:
1. By no means should you drive after drinking alcohol.
2. By no means should you hurt somebody just because you're angry.
3. By no means should you do drugs.
4. By no means should she cheat on her boyfriend.
5. By no means should a parent ever hit his child.
2. By no means should you hurt somebody just because you're angry.
3. By no means should you do drugs.
4. By no means should she cheat on her boyfriend.
5. By no means should a parent ever hit his child.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with as a means of.
A:
He sent sent a card to his teacher as a means of expressing his appreciation for all the extra help that he'd received during the semester.
Most people think of running as a means of losing weight, rather than as something to be enjoyed for its own sake.
Most people think of running as a means of losing weight, rather than as something to be enjoyed for its own sake.
Synonyms of "Means" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between by no means and by any means and by all means ?
A:
by no means —> certainly not:
“He’s by no means an expert at golf.”
“She’s by no means nice enough to do that”
“ the outcome is by no means known”
...
by any means- it can either mean “in any way” (usually a set phrase accompanied by “necessary”)
1)
“use any means necessary to do your job”
“she was willing to sabotage the competía by any means necessary”
OR it can mean “at all”...
So:
“I’m not poor by any means” & “I’m by no means poor” mean the same thing.
“She’s not happy by any means” and “she’s by no means happy” mean the same thing also.
...
“By all means” just means “of course” or “indeed”
Example:
“By all means, go ahead” (that’s the sentence i hear it in the most)
“By all means, their armies were not yet defeated.”
...
if you have any questions please ask! sorry this is so confusing!
“He’s by no means an expert at golf.”
“She’s by no means nice enough to do that”
“ the outcome is by no means known”
...
by any means- it can either mean “in any way” (usually a set phrase accompanied by “necessary”)
1)
“use any means necessary to do your job”
“she was willing to sabotage the competía by any means necessary”
OR it can mean “at all”...
So:
“I’m not poor by any means” & “I’m by no means poor” mean the same thing.
“She’s not happy by any means” and “she’s by no means happy” mean the same thing also.
...
“By all means” just means “of course” or “indeed”
Example:
“By all means, go ahead” (that’s the sentence i hear it in the most)
“By all means, their armies were not yet defeated.”
...
if you have any questions please ask! sorry this is so confusing!
Q:
What is the difference between means and meaning ?
A:
Means = Verb (It means)
Meaning = Noun (The meaning)
Meaning = Noun (The meaning)
Q:
What is the difference between by any means and at all costs ?
A:
They mean basically the same thing.
"By any means" means you will do anything to achieve a goal. (A means is a way of doing something)
"At all costs" means you will take any risks (costs) that you may come across when trying to achieve a goal.
Both mean you are determined to do what you have to do.
"By any means" means you will do anything to achieve a goal. (A means is a way of doing something)
"At all costs" means you will take any risks (costs) that you may come across when trying to achieve a goal.
Both mean you are determined to do what you have to do.
Q:
What is the difference between by all means and by any means ?
A:
By all means = of course, go ahead, be my guest. Please do.
By any means= any way possible, complete dedication for an end.
May I have a piece of cake? By all means, help yourself.
She was determined to get the promotion by any means.
By any means= any way possible, complete dedication for an end.
May I have a piece of cake? By all means, help yourself.
She was determined to get the promotion by any means.
Q:
What is the difference between by all means. and at all costs. ?
A:
Excuse me, can I get past you?
By all means.
Yes, go ahead, please do
At all costs
at any cost
You will do anything to accomplish your goal, no matter the consequences.
We have to win, at all costs.
No matter what happens or what it costs to do it, you will get something done.
By all means.
Yes, go ahead, please do
At all costs
at any cost
You will do anything to accomplish your goal, no matter the consequences.
We have to win, at all costs.
No matter what happens or what it costs to do it, you will get something done.
Translations of "Means"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? no means no是什么意思
A:
“No means no” is used to say your “no” is definite and doesn’t mean maybe.
If you are in a bar and someone keeps asking you to go home with him, “no means no” means the answer is no and quit asking.
If you are in a bar and someone keeps asking you to go home with him, “no means no” means the answer is no and quit asking.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Hi^^ "This means that they might have information that is most relevant to us, but it also means that it is information to which we may already be exposed to." Here what does two "it" refer to? "but it also means that it is~" Thanks in advance.
A:
“it” always refers to something before it
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? you are worth it all // is this means you're worth it you deserve this or not??
A:
It depends on the context. But it usually means one's participation played a large part and he or she deserves all the credit.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? What is means “reps” when I am speaking about sport exercises?
A:
Reps = repetitions. A number of reps form a set. E.g. if you're doing the bench press, you may lift the weight for 12 reps in 3 sets, for a total of 36 reps (individual lifts).
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? ‘what the hall’
what is means?
what is means?
A:
We say “what the hell” and it means we are surprised or upset. It is a swearing term, but most Americans are not uncomfortable with it.
Other questions about "Means"
Q:
Isn’t it awesome? means “最高でしょ？”
Is it correct?
Is it correct?
A:
正解です
Q:
This means that they will no longer have to be on a train or bus, which will lead to reduction of their stress and increase in their productivity.
Does my sentence make sense grammatically??😊😂
If not, could you please correct it??😉😭
Does my sentence make sense grammatically??😊😂
If not, could you please correct it??😉😭
A:
@yuu6
Correct
G2G (Slang for saying that you are Good 2 Go or correct)
Correct
G2G (Slang for saying that you are Good 2 Go or correct)
Q:
Moving means someone who lives in a different place.
Does this sound natural?
Does this sound natural?
A:
文法的に正しいですが、少し不正確です。
Moving is when someone goes to live in a different place.
Moving means for someone to go to live in a different place.
原文だと、「引っ越しとは違う所に住んでいる人のこと」という意味になり、正確さに欠くと思います。
lives だけだと、「（現在）住んでいる」という話になります。
Moving is when someone goes to live in a different place.
Moving means for someone to go to live in a different place.
原文だと、「引っ越しとは違う所に住んでいる人のこと」という意味になり、正確さに欠くと思います。
lives だけだと、「（現在）住んでいる」という話になります。
Q:
if only means I wish right?
if so is it an old english or still used?
if so is it an old english or still used?
A:
For general context, when we use "if only" we mean, "If only this one thing had been different (or happened differently), things would have turned out much better.
If only I had closed the door, the cat wouldn't have gotten outside, and been hit by a car.
The idea is that one small change would have made a big difference to the outcome.
Yes, it's pretty commonly used. It's an expression of regret.
If only I had closed the door, the cat wouldn't have gotten outside, and been hit by a car.
The idea is that one small change would have made a big difference to the outcome.
Yes, it's pretty commonly used. It's an expression of regret.
Q:
What does "a means" mean here?
A:
"a way" or "a tool."
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