C1adverbformalacademic
US/ˌðerˈbaɪ/
UK/ˌðeəˈbaɪ/
as a result of the action just mentioned; by doing this
In context
The government cut tuition fees, thereby making university affordable for more young people.
Students who teach others reinforce their own knowledge and thereby remember more.
The new rules simplify the process, thereby lowering the risk of errors.
Words that go with thereby
adverb + verb
- thereby reducingTrees shade the streets, thereby reducing the need for air conditioning.
- thereby increasingThe firm lowered its prices, thereby increasing demand.
- thereby allowingLectures are recorded, thereby allowing students to review them later.
- thereby creatingThe policy attracted investors, thereby creating thousands of jobs.
- thereby avoidingShe checked the data twice, thereby avoiding a costly mistake.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The city built new parks, thereby people are healthier.Correct: The city built new parks, thereby making people healthier.