thereby

American  

[thair-bahy, thair-bahy] / ˌðɛərˈbaɪ, ˈðɛərˌbaɪ /

adverb

1. by that; by means of that.

2. in that connection or relation.

   Thereby hangs a tale.

3. by or near that place.

4. Scot. about that number, quantity, or degree.

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thereby British  

/ ˈðɛəˌbaɪ, ˌðɛəˈbaɪ /

adverb

1. by that means; because of that

2. archaic by or near that place; thereabouts

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Etymology

Origin of thereby

before 900; Middle English therby, Old English thǣrbī. See there, by

Example Sentences

"Congratulations to the Nepali people for successfully conducting a historically peaceful election... thereby providing the country with a democratic and constitutional resolution," Karki said late Thursday after voting ended.

From Barron's

Interestingly, Grant never actually owned the Las Palmas property, yet he still managed to influence everything from its design to its name, thereby cementing his ties to the home for good.

From MarketWatch

The central bank could also sell francs to weaken the currency, thereby helping to boost the inflation rate.

From The Wall Street Journal

And with additional investment in upgrades, the Carlsbad desalination plant could be expanded to transform more seawater into drinking water, thereby freeing up additional water to be traded to cities that need it.

From Los Angeles Times

However, fresh geopolitical uncertainty could weaken confidence and damp growth, thereby cooling inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• through
• with