whereby — by which; according to which
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: by which; according to which
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌwer.ˈbaɪ/
Example Sentences
- The company introduced a new policy whereby employees get free pizza every Friday.
- They signed a contract whereby both parties agreed to share the profits equally.
- We need a dating app whereby people can only message after solving a math problem together.
whereby
ADVERB[/ˌwer.ˈbaɪ/]
by which; according to which
She signed the contract whereby she would receive royalties for every book sold.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'where' (at which place) combined with 'by' (near, beside). The word developed in Middle English as a relative adverb meaning 'by which' or "according to which," used to introduce a clause explaining the means or method of something.
Breakdown
where (at which) + by (near, beside) = whereby (by which; according to which)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company introduced a new policy whereby employees get free pizza every Friday.”
“They signed a contract whereby both parties agreed to share the profits equally.”
“We need a dating app whereby people can only message after solving a math problem together.”
“The university has a program whereby students can study abroad for free.”
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