By any means Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈminz
BY EN-ee MEENZ
bˈaɪ/ /ˈɛni/ /mˈiːnz
by EN-ee MEENZ
Definition
Used to emphasize that absolutely any method or way can be used to achieve something. Sometimes used to stress determination or the lack of restrictions.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both positive and negative contexts. Often appears with 'not' as in 'not by any means' to strongly deny something. Sometimes sounds very determined or even ruthless depending on tone and situation.
Spanish: por cualquier medio - de cualquier maneraPortuguese (BR): de qualquer maneira - por qualquer meioPortuguese (PT): de qualquer forma - por qualquer meioChinese (Simplified): 无论如何 - 不择手段Chinese (Traditional): 無論如何 - 不擇手段Hindi: किसी भी तरह से - किसी भी माध्यम सेArabic: بأي وسيلة - بأي طريقةBengali: যে কোনো উপায়ে - যেকোনোভাবেইRussian: любым способом - любой ценойJapanese: どんな手段を使っても - どんな方法でもVietnamese: bằng mọi cách - bằng bất cứ phương tiện nàoKorean: 어떤 수단을 써서라도 - 무슨 일이 있어도Turkish: her ne pahasına olursa olsun - ne şekilde olursa olsunUrdu: کسی بھی طرح سے - ہر ممکن طریقے سےIndonesian: dengan cara apa pun - dengan segala cara
Example Sentences
We must finish this project by any means.
basic
She wants to win the race by any means.
basic
He will get the job done by any means.
basic
They were determined to succeed by any means necessary.
natural
Don’t let him escape by any means.
natural
I'm not giving up on this idea by any means.
natural