THEREBY
/ðɛəˈbaɪ/
Meanings
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adverb
used to indicate the means by which something is achieved or an effect is produced
- "The new policy will be implemented thereby ensuring greater efficiency."
- "The payment of the fine thereby settles the dispute."
Pronunciation
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/ðɛɹˈbaɪ/
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Synonyms
eo ipso , therefore
Rhymes
Words rhyming with THEREBYhereby , thereby , quite nearby
Variants
List of all variants of thereby that leads to same resultthereby , thereby hangs a tale
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old English thēr by, meaning 'there by'.
Trivia
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The word 'THEREBY' is used more frequently in formal and legal writing than in everyday speech.
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In the novel 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville, the phrase 'thereby hangs a tale' is used to introduce a long and detailed story.
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The word 'THEREBY' is often used in conjunction with other words such as 'hence', 'therefore', and 'consequently', to emphasize the cause and effect relationship.
Related Concepts
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therefore: Both 'THEREBY' and 'THEREFORE' indicate a reason or cause and effect relationship, but 'THEREBY' focuses on the means or method by which the effect is produced, while 'THEREFORE' implies a logical conclusion based on the given premises.
Culture
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How to Memorize "thereby"
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mnemonics
- To remember the meaning of 'THEREBY', think of it as 'there by', indicating the means or method by which an effect is produced.
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