What is another word for by some means?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪ sˌʌm mˈiːnz] (IPA)

When we talk about "by some means," it indicates the use of any method or approach to achieve a particular goal. There are various alternatives to express this phrase, such as by any means necessary, by hook or by crook, by all means, by fair means or foul, and in one way or another. Each of these phrases refers to a different degree of effort, and the context determines which one is most appropriate to use. By any means necessary suggests a willingness to do whatever it takes, while by fair means or foul implies using ethical or unethical tactics to achieve success. All of these phrases are similar in meaning and can be used interchangeably depending on the situation.

What are the hypernyms for By some means?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with By some means

  • The goal towards which the pleasure principle impels us - of becoming happy - is not attainable: yet we may not - nay, cannot - give up the efforts to come nearer to realization of it by some means or other.
    Sigmund Freud
  • Walking isn't a lost art -- one must, by some means, get to the garage.
    Evan Esar
  • I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth but rather by some means excuse the faults I hear charged upon others, and upon proper occasions speak all the good I know of everybody.
    Benjamin Franklin

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