Pronunciation: /baɪ minz ʌv/
noun In the phrase 'by means of,' 'means' is the noun.
A1 I learned how to cook by means of watching cooking shows on TV.
A2 She communicated with her family back home by means of video calls.
B1 The company improved its efficiency by means of implementing new technology.
B2 The project was completed successfully by means of effective teamwork.
C1 The organization achieved its goals by means of strategic planning and execution.
C2 The artist expressed her emotions by means of her powerful and evocative paintings.
preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'Of' is a preposition that indicates a relationship between 'means' and the rest of the phrase.
A1 I learned how to cook by means of watching cooking shows on TV.
A2 She communicated with her friend by means of text messages.
B1 The company increased its profits by means of implementing new marketing strategies.
B2 The team was able to complete the project on time by means of working overtime.
C1 The artist created a masterpiece by means of using innovative techniques.
C2 The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery by means of conducting extensive research.
formal The data was transferred by means of a secure encrypted connection.
informal We can communicate by means of text messages if that's easier for you.
slang Let's sneak into the party by means of the back door.
figurative She achieved her dreams by means of hard work and dedication.
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