Means To An End

Synonyms of means to an end

• method to an end
• way to an end
• strategy to an end

Antonyms of means to an end

• purposeful
• meaningful
• end in itself

Collocations of means to an end

necessary evil

Frequency: 70 %

Some people view taxes as a necessary evil.

end goal

Frequency: 60 %

Their end goal was to reach the summit of the mountain.

final destination

Frequency: 50 %

The final destination of their journey was a remote island.

ultimate purpose

Frequency: 45 %

His ultimate purpose in life was to help others.

primary objective

Frequency: 40 %

The team's primary objective was to win the championship.

Idiomatic Expressions for means to an end

• Phrase: The end justifies the means
  Meaning: The desired outcome or result of an action is so important that any method, even if morally wrong, may be used to achieve it.
  Usage: Some people believe that the end justifies the means, and are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.