adverb
thereby
by that means; as a result
In more detail
by that means; as a result of that; by doing that
Examples
- He studied hard and thereby improved his test scores.
- The new law changed the tax system and thereby affected many businesses.
- She apologized sincerely, thereby repairing their friendship.
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