means vs device

device vs means

means and device both are nouns.

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

As nouns, device is a hyponym of means; that is, device 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
device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

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

means (noun)	device (noun)
to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end	any clever maneuver
an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end	an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
considerable capital (wealth or income)	an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
	any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
	something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

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