a means to an end

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Definition of a means to an end words

phrase a means to an end If you say that something is a means to an end, you mean that it helps you to achieve what you want, although it may not be enjoyable or important itself. 3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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