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VocabJLPT N1

by all means

Adverb

Definitions

1. by all means
2. at all costs

A stronger, more emphatic version of a word meaning "by all means" or "definitely," expressing a strong desire or earnest request. It is used when the speaker deeply wants something to happen or wants to strongly urge someone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If she's saying "You have to come!" then yeah, I'm going!

Sentence 2

"I have to win this," he said, clenching his fist.

Sentence 3

She came out and said, "I really want us to live together."

Sentence 4

No way, another price hike?! Still, I've just got to buy it!

Sentence 5

Hey, could you please share the trick to that with me?