Function and Means

Function

Function noun - A social gathering.

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Means and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Means" instead a noun "Function".

Means noun - How a result is obtained or an end is achieved.

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Function and means are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a noun "Means".

Nearby Words: mean, meaning

physical	physical function	physical means
special	special function	special means
similar	similar function	similar means
normal	normal function	normal means
Other adjectives: usual, natural, regular, obvious, actual, real, main, easy, diplomatic, practical, necessary, new, disabled, sole, apparent, less, primary, unknown, alternate, different.

If the change of function is not merely a handy means to an end, you may instead have Chekhov's Gun—particularly if the characters notice or should have noticed.

Source: Plot-Sensitive Items
This means you can only fire your gun when you aren't moving (or any other keyboard function).

Source: Do Not Run with a Gun
Another example, the "abduction" function of the UFO was translated as "obdukcja"... which means "autopsy".

Source: Blind Idiot Translation / Video Games

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