By Means Of

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Pronunciation: /baɪ minz ʌv/

Definitions of by means of

noun In the phrase 'by means of,' 'means' is the noun.

Example Sentences

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.

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of by means of in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of by means of

past tense

by means of

plural

by means of

comparative

by more means of

superlative

by most means of

present tense

by means of

future tense

will be by means of

perfect tense

has been by means of

continuous tense

is being by means of

singular

by means of

positive degree

by means of

infinitive

to by means of

gerund

by meaning of

participle

by means of

Origin and Evolution of by means of

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'by means of' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'mægen' meaning strength or power.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'by means of' has retained its original meaning of indicating the method or instrument used to achieve something.