a means of something
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Meaning · English
a way or method to achieve something
Literally: a method or way to achieve
Register: neutral
Examples
Education is a means of personal growth.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a means of something” mean?
a way or method to achieve something Literally: a method or way to achieve
Is “a means of something” formal or informal?
a means of something is generally neutral.