thereby

thereby

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English

Etymology

From Middle English therby, from Old English ðǣrbig, equivalent to there +‎ by. Compare the parallel formation of German dabei.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ðɛəˈbaɪ/
  • Rhymes: -aɪ

Adverb

thereby (not comparable)

  1. (formal) By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that.

Synonyms

  • therefore, eo ipso

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