(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: Middle English therby, from Old English thǣrbī, from thǣr there + bī by
1. : by that
judges in every state shall be bound thereby — U.S. Constitution
: by that means : in consequence of that
paid cash, thereby avoiding interest charges
2. : connected with that : with reference to that
thereby hangs a tale — Shakespeare
3. chiefly Scotland : beside that : near by : about that : beside , thereabouts