By all means and By no means

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By all means adverb - Definitely or certainly.

Usage example: Visit us by all means

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By no means is an antonym for by all means.

By no means adverb - Definitely not.

Usage example: the prize is by no means certain

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By all means is an antonym for by no means.

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