thereby

[ thair-bahy, thair-bahy ]

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.

thereby

/ ˈðɛəˌbaɪ; ˌðɛəˈbaɪ /

adverb

1. by that means; because of that
2. archaic.
   by or near that place; thereabouts

Word History and Origins

Origin of thereby¹

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

Example Sentences

The percentages might sound high but only apply to certain aspects of production, for example, thereby limiting the net impact, said Daniels.

From Salon

As the Arctic warms at a faster rate than the rest of the planet, Earth’s overall surface becomes less reflective and thereby increases the absorption of solar radiation.

From Salon

With the co-production between Latvia, France and Belgium, Zilbalodis went from being a jack-of-all-trades to forming his own production company — thereby mirroring the loner cat’s sudden need to work in a team environment.

From Los Angeles Times

The Sisterhood engineers bloodlines, manipulating matches between great houses to cultivate leaders the Bene Gesserit can control, thereby influencing the flow of power.

From Salon

Porter-Eley also pleaded guilty to opening bank accounts using other people’s Social Security numbers, thereby obtaining nearly $50,000 in worthless checks, according to the Justice Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• by that
• through
• with