thereby — by that means; as a result of that
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: by that means; as a result of that
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌðerˈbaɪ/
Korean meaning: 그것에 의해, 그렇게 해서, 따라서
Korean pronunciation: 데어-바이 (강세: 바이)
Example Sentences
- He ate too much pizza, thereby turning into a human bowling ball.
- She studied hard for the exam, thereby impressing her teacher.
- The student used a dictionary, thereby discovering that 'serendipity' wasn't just a fancy way to say 'accident'.
thereby
ADVERB//ˌðerˈbaɪ//
by that means; as a result of that
Achieving success by that means
I hereby ban construction nearby, thereby ensuring peace!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'þær' (there) combined with 'by', forming a compound adverb meaning 'by that' or 'by that means'. The word has been used since Middle English to indicate causation or result.
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📝Examples
“He ate too much pizza, thereby turning into a human bowling ball.”
“She studied hard for the exam, thereby impressing her teacher.”
“The student used a dictionary, thereby discovering that 'serendipity' wasn't just a fancy way to say 'accident'.”
“The government lowered taxes, thereby stimulating economic growth.”
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