Means and Position

Means

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

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

Nearby Words: mean, meaning

Position noun - An assignment at which one regularly works for pay.

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Means and position are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Means" instead a noun "Position".

old	old means	old position
good	good means	good position
best	best means	best position
better	better means	better position
Other adjectives: similar, normal, usual, common, perfect, certain, powerful, actual, real, new, military, different.

The Baron's position as a despotic tyrant and Gil's position as his heir means that Gil isn't too well liked either.

Source: I Am Not My Father
Averted with Godfrey and at least some of his allies, who see their position as a means to help others and more in line with the ideals of chivalry.

Source: Film / Kingdom of Heaven
A good roll against Tactics skill at the start of a battle means your character thought ahead, so you get an advantageous starting position.

Source: Tabletop Game / GURPS

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