by means of

phrase

: through the use of

Examples of by means of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In that case, he was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, corporal injury to a spouse and false imprisonment. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026

However, prosecutors filed a superseding indictment with only two charges — destruction of property by means of fire and arson affecting property used in interstate commerce. — City News Service, Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Law never made men a whit more just; and, by means of their respect for it, even the well-disposed are daily made the agents of injustice. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Prosecutors said Iovenitti was initially charged following an incident on May 9 with misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, corporal injury to a spouse and false imprisonment. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by means of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove