this means

Meanings

• verb

  means, signifies, represents

  - "This word means happiness."
  - "The symbol means good luck."
  - "The sign means 'no entry'."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with this means
means , glean , preens , between , between , been , scene , leans , teems , teams , beams , redeems , dreams

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Homonyms

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1. means (English) : means (verb), signifies, represents
   

2. means (English) : means (noun), a way or method to achieve something
   

3. means (English) : means (noun, plural), resources or funds
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hymes, mines, mimes,ime, aime, aim
   

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Variants

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this means war

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Forms

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means (verb), means (noun), means (plural noun)

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Etymology

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From Old English 'meanan' or 'mēan' meaning 'go between, mediate, denote, signify'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'means' is used over 10,000 times in the English language.

2. In ancient Greece, the god Hermes was often depicted carrying a staff with two intertwined serpents, representing the idea of 'means' as a bridge or connection between worlds.

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Related Concepts

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1. semantics: The study of meaning in language.

2. denotation: The literal or primary meaning of a word.

3. connotation: The emotional or implied meaning of a word.

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Culture

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In literature, 'means' is often used figuratively to represent a way or method to achieve something. In art, it can be used to represent a symbolic or metaphorical meaning. In music, it can refer to the key or tonality of a piece.

How to Memorize "this means"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a signpost with the word 'means' on it, guiding you towards the meaning of a word or concept.
   - Visualize a bridge connecting two sides, representing the idea of 'means' as a way to connect or mediate between things.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'means' with the idea of understanding or knowing.
   - Think of the word 'signifies' when you see 'means'.
   - Associate the word with the idea of a map, showing the way to a destination.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Makes Every Action Significant' to remember the meaning of 'means'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'means' in a memorable way, such as 'The means to an end justifies the means'.

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