1. Method or way:
* "What means of transportation did you use?" This is asking about the method or way you traveled.
* "She has no means to get there." This means she has no way or resources to travel there.
2. Resources or money:
* "He lives beyond his means." This means he spends more money than he earns.
* "They have the means to buy a house." This means they have enough money to purchase a house.
3. Average:
* "The mean temperature was 25 degrees Celsius." This refers to the average temperature.
* "The mean score on the test was 75%." This is the average score.
4. In the phrase "by all means":
* "By all means, come and visit us!" This means "Certainly, please do."
* "You should not, by any means, do that." This means "You absolutely should not do that."
5. In the phrase "it means":
* "This means you will have to work harder." This implies a consequence or implication of something.
To understand the specific meaning of "means" in a sentence, you need to consider the context and the other words around it.