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BY ANY MEANS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does by any means mean?
• BY ANY MEANS (adverb)
The adverb BY ANY MEANS has 1 sense:
1. in any way necessary
Familiarity information: BY ANY MEANS used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In any way necessary
Synonyms:
by any means; by hook or by crook
Context example:
I'll pass this course by hook or by crook
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