thereby

adverb

there·​by t͟her-ˈbī 

ˈt͟her-ˌbī

1

: by that : by that means

thereby lost her chance to win

2

: connected with or with reference to that

thereby hangs a tale

—William Shakespeare

Examples of thereby in a Sentence

He signed the contract, thereby forfeiting his right to the property.

Recent Examples on the Web

This approach protects them by minimizing exposure to ineffective treatments, thereby enhancing their well-being throughout the trial process. —Raviv Pryluk and Mike Walsh, STAT, 12 July 2024

Almog Meir Jan, one of four hostages from the Gaza Strip rescued in a daring raid by Israeli security forces, filed suit on July 9th against a U.S. nonprofit for employing the Arab journalist who held him captive, thereby aiding and abetting Hamas’s crimes. —David Isaac, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024

By keeping rates elevated, the Fed has sought to cool overall demand for borrowing for goods and services and thereby slowing overall price increases. —Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 July 2024

My expertise includes a sound understanding of Arizona election law and county procedures, and how to make the overall logistics easier to navigate, thereby giving confidence to the voters. —Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing thereby

• thereby hangs a tale

Kids Definition

thereby

adverb

there·​by t͟ha(ə)r-ˈbī 

t͟he(ə)r-;

ˈt͟ha(ə)r-ˌbī,

ˈt͟he(ə)r-

1

: by that : by that means

thereby lost her chance to win

2

: connected with or with reference to that

thereby hangs a tale