means vs connection

connection vs means

means and connection both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
means	Yes	No	No	No
connection	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, connection is a hyponym of means; that is, connection is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than means:

means: an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
connection: an instrumentality that connects

Other hyponyms of means include ceramic, connecter, connective, connector, connexion, container, conveyance, transport, device, equipment, furnishing, hardware, ironware, implement, system, toilet articles, toiletry, arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system, medium.

means (noun)	connection (noun)
to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end	the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end	shifting from one form of transportation to another
considerable capital (wealth or income)	an instrumentality that connects
	the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	a supplier (especially of narcotics)
	(usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)
	a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
	a connecting shape
	the state of being connected

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