Meaning of Thereby
In simple words: in that way; as a result
Thereby in a sentence
- Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.
How to use Thereby
Use 'thereby' in formal writing to indicate the result of an action. It's less common in everyday conversation and may sound overly formal.
Grammar pattern
thereby + gerund (verb ending in -ing)
Memory hint
Think of 'there by' as a sign pointing to the result of an action.
Related words
Collocations with Thereby
- thereby improving
- thereby increasing
- thereby allowing
Synonyms for Thereby
- thus
- hence
- consequently
- accordingly
- as a result
Opposites of Thereby
- indirectly
- without effect
- in no way
Common mistakes with Thereby
- Using 'thereby' in informal speech when it's not appropriate.
- Confusing 'thereby' with 'therefor', which has a different meaning.
- Neglecting to pair 'thereby' with a gerund.
Thereby appears in
Thereby in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بذلك
بهذه الطريقة؛ كنتيجة لذلك
- Bengaliবাংলা
তার দ্বারা
এভাবে; ফলে
- GermanDeutsch
Dadurch
auf diese Weise; als Ergebnis
- SpanishEspañol
Por lo tanto
de esa manera; como resultado
- Persianفارسی
بنابراین
به این ترتیب؛ به عنوان یک نتیجه
- FrenchFrançais
Par là même
de cette façon ; en conséquence
- Hindiहिन्दी
इस प्रकार
इस तरह से; नतीजतन
- ItalianItaliano
Così facendo
in quel modo; di conseguenza
- PortuguesePortuguês
Com isso
dessa forma; como resultado
- RussianРусский
тем самым
таким образом; в результате
- Urduاردو
اس کے ذریعے
اس طرح؛ نتیجے کے طور پر
- Chinese中文
Thereby
就这样;因此
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Frequently asked questions about Thereby
What does Thereby mean?
in that way; as a result
What is the definition of Thereby?
used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned
How do you use Thereby in a sentence?
Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.
What are synonyms for Thereby?
Common alternatives include thus, hence, consequently, accordingly, as a result.
What is the opposite of Thereby?
Opposite meanings include indirectly, without effect, in no way.
What words go with Thereby?
It commonly pairs with thereby improving, thereby increasing, thereby allowing.
What are common mistakes when using Thereby?
Using 'thereby' in informal speech when it's not appropriate. Confusing 'thereby' with 'therefor', which has a different meaning. Neglecting to pair 'thereby' with a gerund.
How do you pronounce Thereby?
US: /["/ˌðerˈbaɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌðeəˈbaɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Thereby formal or informal?
"Thereby" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Thereby?
Use 'thereby' in formal writing to indicate the result of an action. It's less common in everyday conversation and may sound overly formal.
What CEFR level is Thereby?
"Thereby" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.
