C1
hereby vs thereby
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| herebyadverb/hɪrˈbaɪ/ | Meaning by this statement or document, used in official announcements and legal writing | Goes with hereby declare | Example I hereby confirm that I have read and understood the conditions. |
| therebyadverb/ˌðerˈbaɪ/ | Meaning as a result of the action just mentioned; by doing this | Goes with thereby reducing | Example The government cut tuition fees, thereby making university affordable for more young people. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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