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by any means

 

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Adverbial by any means has 1 sense
  1. by hook or by crook, by any means - in any way necessary; "I'll pass this course by hook or by crook"

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Term: by any means

Description:

By any means is a phrase used to indicate that any method or approach will be taken to achieve a particular goal.

Sample sentences:

1. Adverbial usage:

She was determined to succeed by any means necessary.

Despite the obstacles, he managed to complete the project by any means.

2. Noun usage:

They were willing to do anything by any means to save their relationship.

He became famous with his success by any means.

3. Adjective usage:

They believed that the end justified the by any means approach they adopted.

Her by any means attitude made her unpopular among her peers.

4. Prepositional phrase usage:

He achieved his goal by any means necessary.

They intend to solve the problem by any means possible.

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