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way vs means

means vs way

way and means both are nouns.

way is an adverb but means is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
way Yes No No Yes
means Yes No No No
As nouns, way and means are synonyms defined as:
  • way and means: to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
Other synonyms of way include agency.
way (noun) means (noun)
a course of conduct to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
a journey or passage considerable capital (wealth or income)
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
how something is done or how it happens
the property of distance in general
doing as one pleases or chooses
a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'
a line leading to a place or point
a portion of something divided into shares
space for movement
the condition of things generally
way (adverb) means (adverb)
to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)
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