Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word This word is used to connect two actions, indicating that the second action results from the first.
Thereby
/ðɛːˈbʌɪ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Thereby he confounded his own strivings.
Thereby of course there arises a difficult case of conscience.
He completed the project, thereby impressing his manager.
Etymology:
Thereby comes from Middle English therby and Old English þǣrbī, combining there and by.
Usage Statistics:
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