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tool vs means

means vs tool

tool and means both are nouns.

tool is a verb but means is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tool Yes No Yes No
means Yes No No No
As nouns, means is a hypernym of tool; that is, means is a word with a broader meaning than tool:
  • tool: the means whereby some act is accomplished
  • means: to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
Other hypernyms of tool include agency, way.
tool (noun) means (noun)
the means whereby some act is accomplished to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
an implement used in the practice of a vocation an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
obscene terms for penis considerable capital (wealth or income)
a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
tool (verb) means (verb)
work with a tool
ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
drive
furnish with tools
Difference between tool and means

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