By All Means

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Pronunciation: /baɪ ɔːl miːnz/

Definitions of by all means

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 By all means, let's go to the park.

A2 By all means, feel free to ask for help if you need it.

B1 By all means, you should take the opportunity to travel while you're young.

B2 By all means, I encourage you to pursue your dreams and never give up.

C1 By all means, we should consider all possible solutions before making a decision.

C2 By all means, let's strive for excellence in everything we do.

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action

Example Sentences

A1 If you need help, by all means, ask for it.

A2 By all means, feel free to join us for dinner.

B1 By all means, let me know if you have any questions about the project.

B2 I encourage you to pursue your dreams by all means necessary.

C1 By all means, take advantage of this opportunity to further your career.

C2 By all means, do whatever it takes to achieve your goals.

Examples of by all means in a Sentence

formal If you require any assistance, by all means, do not hesitate to ask.

informal If you want to come over for dinner, by all means, feel free to do so.

slang If you're craving pizza, by all means, let's order some.

figurative She was determined to succeed, and by all means, she did.

Grammatical Forms of by all means

past tense

by all meansed

plural

by all meanses

comparative

more by all means

superlative

most by all means

present tense

by all means

future tense

will by all means

perfect tense

have by all meansed

continuous tense

is by all meansing

singular

by all means

positive degree

by all means

infinitive

to by all means

gerund

by all meansing

participle

by all meansed

Origin and Evolution of by all means

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin
Story behind the word: The phrase 'by all means' originated from Middle English, with influences from Old French and Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to convey the idea of using all available resources or methods to achieve a goal, the phrase 'by all means' has evolved to also express strong agreement or permission in modern English.