thereby

Adverb

Meaning

By that; by that means; in consequence of that.

Annexed to that.

Thereabout; -- said of place, number, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

therefore consequently moreover thence about then through thus hence accordingly thereof whence herein ergo hereby
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Antonyms

however nevertheless anyhow but although still
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Phrases with the word

thereby hangs a tale

Examples

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Paul

Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate. Sun Tzu

The passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; and music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

A person who has been punished is not thereby simply less inclined to behave in a given way; at best, he learns how to avoid punishment. B. F. Skinner

When liberty is mentioned, we must always be careful to observe whether it is not really the assertion of private interests which is thereby designated. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

A business of high principle attracts high-caliber people more easily, thereby gaining a basic competitive and profit edge. Marvin Bower

Close letter words and terms

therebeside therebetween therebeyond thereby hangs a tale therefor therefore