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Meaning of thereby
The primary meaning of "thereby" is to indicate a consequence or result of something.
Etymology of thereby
The word "thereby" originated from Old English words "þær" (there) and "bī" (by), with the adverbial suffix "-by" added to form the adverb "thereby"
Historically, "thereby" has been used since the 9th century to indicate location, direction, and consequence
Synonyms
hence
thus
consequently
therefore
wherefore
accordingly
as a result
in consequence
by virtue of
through
by means of
because of
due to
on account of
for this reason
for that reason
in that case
then
next
subsequently
thence
whence
ergo
ipso facto
per se
propter hoc
qua
thenceforth
whither
hither
meanwhile
meantime
in the meantime
meanwhile
in the interim
during
whilst
whereas
while
although
though
Definitions
- Used to indicate a consequence or result of something
- * Used to indicate the means by which something is done
- * Used to indicate the reason why something is done
Usage Examples
- The new policy was implemented, thereby reducing costs and increasing efficiency
- * She studied hard, thereby earning excellent grades
- * The company expanded its operations, thereby gaining a larger market share
Antonyms
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
despite
in spite of
regardless
notwithstanding
on the contrary
instead
alternatively
meanwhile
conversely
rather
otherwise
except
excluding
barring
omitting
save
excepting
excluding
leaving out
contrary to
in contrast to
on the other hand
whereas
while
although
though