Synonyms for

Thereby

Verb / ˈðeˈrbaɪ / Another word for thereby — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

by that means; as a result of that

Synonyms & similar words

thus consequently hence ergo accordingly so therefore henceforth

Synonyms by register

Formal

consequently accordingly hence thus

Informal

so then because of that that's why

Literary

whereby thereupon

Antonyms

hereby hitherto heretofore hence thus so

Common collocations

  • thereby hangs a tale
  • thereby hangs the problem
  • thereby causing
  • thereby increasing
  • thereby reducing
  • thereby enabling
  • thereby creating
  • thereby leading to

Word family

adverb thereby

Usage note

Thereby is a formal adverb that indicates the result or consequence of an action. It is often used in legal or academic writing.

Example sentences

  1. She earned her degree and thereby increased her job opportunities.
  2. He saved a lot of money, thereby allowing him to take a vacation.
  3. She finished her work early and thereby avoided having to stay late.
  4. He invested wisely and thereby increased his wealth.
  5. She exercised regularly and thereby improved her health.

Quotes

  • Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Thereby showing that we are resilient.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. Thereby showing that we should never give up.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. Thereby showing that passion is important.

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