whereby
gb/wɛɹbˈaɪ/ us/wɛɹbˈaɪ/
C1
Inglés
~ 25300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
conjunction
formal
C1
relation
1
by which; through which (method)
Used after a noun to mean "by which" or "through which" something happens or is done.
Patrón de uso:
[a system/process/rule] whereby [clause]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "whereby" in informal speech or writing, where "by which" or "that lets" would sound more natural. They also confuse it with "whereas" (which shows contrast) or "wherein" (which means "in which"). Remember that "whereby" almost always means "by which" or "through which" and is mainly used in formal contexts.
Sinónimos
by which (More common and slightly less formal; often the most direct replacement in modern English.)
|
through which (Highlights movement or passage as the means; otherwise very close in meaning.)
Antónimos
without which (Introduces the idea that something does not happen because the necessary means or condition is absent, the opposite of stating the means by which it happens.)
Colocaciones
a system whereby
|a process whereby
|a method whereby
|a scheme whereby
|a mechanism whereby
|an arrangement whereby
Temas
business
|law
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company has introduced a new scheme whereby employees can work from home two days a week.
- They created an online platform whereby customers can track their orders in real time.
- The contract sets out the terms whereby the property will be transferred to the buyer.
- He designed a secure system whereby all payments are processed automatically.
- We need a clear process whereby complaints are recorded and resolved quickly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The school has a system whereby students can ask for extra help.
- We use a program whereby we share files with clients.
- The city made a plan whereby more trees will be planted.
- They agreed on a rule whereby everyone arrives on time.
- The bank offers a service whereby you can pay your bills online.
conjunction
formal
C1
relation
2
as a result of which
Used to mean "and as a result of this" when talking about what happens next.
Patrón de uso:
[clause], whereby [result clause]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this sense of "whereby" when a simple "so" or "and as a result" would be much more natural, especially in speech. It is best kept for formal writing, legal texts, or very careful explanation of cause and effect.
Sinónimos
and as a result (More explicit and natural in modern speech and writing; less compact and less formal than "whereby".)
|
thus (A concise, formal alternative that often fits, though it can sound even more formal and may emphasize logical inference.)
Antónimos
although (Introduces a contrast rather than a consequence, functioning opposite to the cause–result link implied by "whereby" in this sense.)
Colocaciones
whereby he
|whereby she
|whereby they
|agreement whereby
|decision whereby
Temas
law
|formal_writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He resigned from the board, whereby he lost any influence over the final decision.
- The parties signed a settlement, whereby all previous claims were withdrawn.
- She failed to submit the application on time, whereby her eligibility for funding was affected.
- The committee passed a motion whereby the old policy was immediately revoked.
- A new law was enacted whereby foreign graduates can obtain work permits more easily.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He broke the rules, whereby he lost his place on the team.
- They changed the plan, whereby the meeting was moved to Friday.
- The two companies merged, whereby many jobs were saved.
- She missed the deadline, whereby her application was not accepted.
- The town cut taxes, whereby local people had more money to spend.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
whereby
AFI
GB/wɛɹbˈaɪ/
US/wɛɹbˈaɪ/
Sílabas y acento
whereby (1 sílaba)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: whereby
- Plural: wherebies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a mechanism whereby
1/ə mˈɛkənˌɪzəm wɛɹbˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
a mechanism by which a result is produced
A formal way to say there is a system or tool that makes a particular result happen.
Ejemplos
- The agreement sets up a mechanism whereby disputes can be resolved quickly.
- Scientists are studying the mechanism whereby the virus enters human cells.
a method whereby
1/ə mˈɛθəd wɛɹbˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
a method by which something is done
A formal way to say there is a particular way or technique that lets you do something.
Ejemplos
- The researcher developed a method whereby the data could be analyzed more quickly.
- They are looking for a method whereby small businesses can access cheaper loans.
a process whereby
1/ə pɹˈɑsˌɛs wɛɹbˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
a process by which something happens
A formal way to say there is a series of steps or actions that makes something happen.
Ejemplos
- Photosynthesis is a process whereby plants convert light into chemical energy.
- They introduced a process whereby customer complaints are reviewed within 24 hours.
a scheme whereby
1/ə skˈim wɛɹbˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
a scheme by which something is provided
A formal way to say there is an organized plan that gives people something or lets them do something.
Ejemplos
- The government introduced a scheme whereby first-time buyers receive financial support.
- Under a scheme whereby staff can buy shares, employees are encouraged to invest in the company.
a system whereby
1/ə sˈɪstəm wɛɹbˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
a system by which something works
A formal way of saying there is an organized way or structure that makes something happen or work.
Ejemplos
- The university has a system whereby students can evaluate their courses online.
- The company operates a system whereby bonuses are linked to performance.
- The charity runs a system whereby volunteers are matched with elderly residents who need help.