means

(noun) how a result is obtained or an end is achieved. Synonyms: agency, way. Examples: "A means of control." "An example is the best agency of instruction." "The true way to success."

(noun) an instrumentality for accomplishing some end.

(noun) considerable capital (wealth or income). Synonyms: substance. Example: "He is a man of means."

(noun) an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n. Synonyms: mean, mean value.

(verb) mean or intend to express or convey. Synonyms: mean, intend. Examples: "You never understand what i mean!." "What do his words intend?."

(verb) have as a logical consequence. Synonyms: entail, imply, mean. Example: "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers."

(verb) denote or connote. Synonyms: mean, intend, signify, stand for. Examples: "`maison' means `house' in french." "An example sentence would show what this word means."

(verb) have in mind as a purpose. Synonyms: intend, mean, think. Examples: "I mean no harm." "I only meant to help you." "She didn't think to harm me." "We thought to return early that night."

(verb) have a specified degree of importance. Synonyms: mean. Examples: "My ex-husband means nothing to me." "Happiness means everything."

(verb) intend to refer to. Synonyms: think of, have in mind, mean. Examples: "I'm thinking of good food when i talk about france." "Yes, i meant you when i complained about people who gossip!."

(verb) destine or designate for a certain purpose. Synonyms: mean. Example: "These flowers were meant for you."