English Explanatory Dictionary

means to an end

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method by which a goal is achieved.

Pronunciation

/miːnz tuː ən ɛnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AnotherFriendlyHuman-means to an end.wav

Word forms

means to an end means to ends

Antonyms

end in itself

Related words

the end justifies the means the ends justify the means ways and means
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