Antonyms for by means ofby means of

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1. by means ofadverb

   Synonyms:
   by dint of

2. by means ofadverb

   By using the thing specified.

   Synonyms:
   by dint of

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1. by means of

   By refers to the agent; through, to the means, cause, or condition; with, to the instrument. By commonly refers to persons; with, to things; through may refer to either. The road having become impassable through long disuse, a way was opened by pioneers with axes. By may, however, be applied to any object which is viewed as partaking of action and agency; as, the metal was corroded by the acid; skill is gained by practise. We speak of communicating with a person by letter. Through implies a more distant connection than by or with, and more intervening elements. Material objects are perceived by the mind through the senses.

   Synonyms:
   by, by dint of, through, with

How to use by means of in a sentence?

1. William Lyon Phelps:

   The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of happiness in others.

2. Emad Batieh:

   These are to guide people with steps of what to do in such an event, and there are basic points published and distributed on how to make masks and cover the body and how to isolate a room and equip it with things like a water tank as a means of protection.

3. Kenneth Hodder:

   That would be disastrous for our ability to meet the needs of people, so, for us, the Christmas Kettle Campaign not only is a symbol, but it is a means of acquiring the vital resources that we need.

4. Alan Gottlieb:

   These guns in the hands of lawful civilians could provide an important means of self-defense, especially for low income people who ca n’t afford them, or the sale of them could help pay for much needed law enforcement equipment to help keep the public safe.

5. The FAA guidance:

   Exercise of social distancing and hand washing represent a far more effective means of prevention, as information changes, we will update our policy based on the best scientific evidence available to us.

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