By no means Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈminz
BYE-NOH-MEENZ
bˈaɪ/ /nəʊ/ /mˈiːnz
BYE-NOH-MEENZ
Definition
Used to strongly say 'not at all' or 'in no way'. It is an emphatic way to deny or refuse something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; mostly written or in serious speech. Often at the start or middle of a sentence. Used for strong denial. Not used in casual conversation as much as 'not at all' or 'no way'.
Spanish: de ninguna manera - en absolutoPortuguese (BR): de maneira nenhuma - de modo algumPortuguese (PT): de modo nenhum - de forma algumaChinese (Simplified): 绝不 - 绝对不Chinese (Traditional): 絕不 - 絕對不Hindi: किसी भी तरह से नहीं - बिल्कुल नहींArabic: بأي حال من الأحوال - إطلاقًاBengali: কোনোভাবেই না - একেবারেই নাRussian: ни в коем случае - вовсе неJapanese: 決して～ない - 全く～ないVietnamese: hoàn toàn không - tuyệt đối khôngKorean: 결코 - 전혀Turkish: kesinlikle değil - aslaUrdu: ہرگز نہیں - بالکل نہیںIndonesian: sama sekali tidak - sama sekali bukan
Example Sentences
By no means is this answer correct.
basic
You are by no means late.
basic
This task is by no means easy.
basic
By no means did she agree to their proposal.
natural
He is by no means your typical teacher.
natural
We are by no means finished with the project.
natural