Cool MateMeaning of By all means
A phrase used to give permission or express strong agreement.
In simple words: Of course; definitely.
By all means in a sentence
- By all means, feel free to ask any questions.
- If you think it will help, by all means, go ahead.
- By all means, continue your presentation; it’s quite interesting.
How to use By all means
Used to express strong agreement or permission. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'all' means 'every' permission in a meeting.
Related words
Collocations with By all means
- by all means
- yes, by all means
- but by all means
- consider by all means
- allow by all means
Synonyms for By all means
Common mistakes with By all means
- Used in a negative context; it's always positive.
- Confused with 'by no means', which indicates the opposite.
- Used incorrectly as a question; it's a statement.
Compare By all means with Certainly, Definitely, Absolutely, Surely, Indeed
By all means appears in
By all means in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بالتأكيد
بالتأكيد؛ طبعاً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অবশ্যই
অবশ্যই; নিশ্চিতভাবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Auf jeden Fall, Aber sicher, Selbstverständlich
Natürlich; definitiv.
- SpanishEspañol
Por supuesto / De todas maneras
Claro que sí; definitivamente.
- Persianفارسی
حتماً، به هر قیمتی
البته؛ قطعاً.
- FrenchFrançais
Absolument
Bien sûr ; absolument.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़रूर
बेशक; निश्चित रूप से।
- ItalianItaliano
Certamente, senz'altro
Certo; assolutamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Com certeza
Claro; definitivamente.
- RussianРусский
Разумеется; конечно; во что бы то ни стало
Конечно; определенно.
- Urduاردو
ضرورتاً، یقیناً
یقیناً؛ بالکل۔
- Chinese中文
当然可以; 务必
当然；肯定。
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Frequently asked questions about By all means
What does By all means mean?
Of course; definitely.
What is the definition of By all means?
A phrase used to give permission or express strong agreement.
How do you use By all means in a sentence?
By all means, feel free to ask any questions.
Can you give another example of By all means?
If you think it will help, by all means, go ahead.
What are synonyms for By all means?
Common alternatives include certainly, definitely, absolutely, surely, indeed.
What words go with By all means?
It commonly pairs with by all means, yes, by all means, but by all means, consider by all means, allow by all means.
What are common mistakes when using By all means?
Used in a negative context; it's always positive. Confused with 'by no means', which indicates the opposite. Used incorrectly as a question; it's a statement.
How do you pronounce By all means?
US: //baɪ ɔl minz//, UK: //baɪ ɔːl miːnz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use By all means?
Used to express strong agreement or permission. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.