By means of Meaning in English
expression
BYE MEENZ uhv
BY MEENZ ov
Definition
Used to say something is done using a specific method, tool, or way.
Usage & Nuances
"By means of" is formal and common in writing. It introduces the tool, method, or process used to achieve something. In conversation, "with" or "using" are often used instead. Avoid in informal speech.
Spanish: por medio de - mediantePortuguese (BR): por meio de - mediantePortuguese (PT): por meio de - medianteChinese (Simplified): 通过 - 以...方式Chinese (Traditional): 透過 - 以...方式Hindi: के माध्यम सेArabic: عن طريق - بواسطةBengali: মাধ্যমে - দ্বারাRussian: посредством - с помощьюJapanese: 〜によって - 〜を使ってVietnamese: bằng cách - thông quaKorean: ~을 통해 - ~로Turkish: aracılığıyla - yoluylaUrdu: کے ذریعے سے - کے واسطےIndonesian: melalui - dengan
Example Sentences
They traveled to the island by means of a boat.
basic
The message was sent by means of email.
basic
Water is transported by means of pipes.
basic
She solved the problem by means of careful research.
natural
You can reach me by means of my assistant if I’m not available.
natural
The system operates by means of remote control.
natural