THEREBY


Meaning of THEREBY in English

adv.

Pronunciation: th er- ' b ī , ' th er- ˌ

Function: adverb

Date: before 12th century

1 : by that : by that means < thereby lost her chance to win>

2 : connected with or with reference to that < thereby hangs a tale ― Shakespeare>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.