thereby
gb/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/ us/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/
C1
Inglés
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
formal
C1
relation
1
as a result of that
Because of that; so.
Patrón de uso:
[clause], thereby [verb-ing]/[verb].
Error frecuente:
Often used in formal writing; in everyday speech, people usually say “so,” “as a result,” or “therefore.”
Sinónimos
therefore (More common as a sentence connector; less focused on the specific action that causes the result.)
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thus (Similar meaning; often slightly more general or academic.)
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as a result (More neutral and common in speech and writing.)
Colocaciones
thereby ensuring
|thereby reducing
|thereby increasing
|thereby preventing
|thereby avoiding
|thereby making
|thereby allowing
|thereby creating
|thereby eliminating
|thereby improving
Temas
writing
|logic
|law
Ejemplos
- The company failed to renew the license and thereby lost the right to sell the product.
- She published the data openly, thereby enabling other teams to verify the results.
- He broke the terms of the agreement, thereby voiding the warranty.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I forgot my password and thereby couldn’t log in.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
2
by that means; in that way
In that way; using that method.
Patrón de uso:
[do something], thereby [achieving/doing something].
Error frecuente:
Do not use *thereby* to refer to a place (that is *there*). It refers to a method or result.
Sinónimos
by doing so (More conversational and explicit.)
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in so doing (More formal and often used at the start of a phrase.)
Colocaciones
thereby gaining
|thereby obtaining
|thereby authorizing
|thereby granting
|thereby confirming
|thereby complying
|thereby satisfying
|thereby demonstrating
Temas
writing
|instructions
|business
Ejemplos
- Click “Accept” to agree to the terms, thereby authorizing us to process your information.
- You can merge the two accounts, thereby keeping all your purchase history in one place.
- The new policy standardizes reporting, thereby giving managers clearer comparisons across teams.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Sign here, thereby giving permission.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
thereby
AFI
GB/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/
US/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/
Sílabas y acento
thereby (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (thereby)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: thereby
- Plural: therebies
Expresiones
and thereby
1/ˈænd ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal connector meaning “and as a result”
“And thereby” means “and because of that.”
Ejemplos
- The tenant breached the lease and thereby forfeited the deposit.
- The update improves performance and thereby reduces battery drain.
- She disclosed the conflict of interest and thereby complied with the rules.
thereby + -ing
1/ðˈɛɹbˈaɪ ˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
link an action to its result
Use “thereby” before an -ing verb to show a result.
Ejemplos
- She updated the software, thereby fixing the security flaw.
- They cut unnecessary steps, thereby saving hours each week.
- He apologized publicly, thereby easing tensions with customers.