CEFR B1

by some means

phrase

Meaning

Using an unspecified or unknown method or way to achieve something.

Examples

He promised he would finish the project by some means.
They found a way to communicate by some means, even without phones.

Synonyms: somehow, in some way, through any means

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by some means (B1)

phrase

Pronunciation: baɪ sʌm minz

Definition

Using an unspecified or unknown method or way to achieve something.

Examples

He promised he would finish the project by some means.
They found a way to communicate by some means, even without phones.

How to Use by some means

by some means (idiom): using an unspecified method — "We have to get this done by some means."

Synonyms of by some means

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