by any means or by whatever means ( are available/necessary ): ‘They are determined to get their hands on the property by whatever means are necessary.’ 2
Learning English is a means to improve one’s career prospects.
Learning English is a means of improving one’s career prospects. means of (doing) sth = a way or method: ‘It’s time we stopped using force as a means of settling disputes.’ ‘There must be an easier means of gaining their confidence.’ means to do sth (or means of doing sth ) = the thing that is required or necessary (to make something possible): ‘These people have lost the means to support their families.’ ‘They would like to stop the war but lack the means to do so.’ 3
By no means I want to suggest that people like being unemployed.
By no means do I want to suggest that people like being unemployed. See Language Note at NOT measurement In my opinion, the authorities have to take even stricter measurements to save our
archaeological treasures.
In my opinion, the authorities have to take even stricter measures to save our archaeological treasures. measurement = the length, width etc of something: ‘You can’t buy new curtains without knowing the window measurements.’ measure = an action intended to have a particular effect; a law or ruling: ‘New measures are to be introduced in the fight against crime.’ media 1
Television is a very powerful media.
Television is a very powerful medium. The medias, such as radio and television, tell us what is happening in the world.
