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

Today, technology, in particular artificial intelligence, can empower us to overcome a lack of information (financial illiteracy), thereby unlocking the full economic potential of emancipation and ensuring a more equitable future for all. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 June 2024

What could change for the Heat are players reaching agreements or extensions with their teams before June 30, thereby thinning the potential market. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024

Conferences could move up their championship games to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, thereby allowing the CFP to start earlier, end earlier and limit conflicts with the NFL’s postseason. —Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024

For a 60-year-old woman, the premium is higher for the same policy since women live longer and are thereby more likely to need it – closer to $4,500. —The Enquirer, 12 June 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