thereby
Translation
thereby, by that means, as a result of that
Examples
He signed the contract, thereby agreeing to the terms.
He signed the contract, thereby agreeing to the terms.
Grammar Patterns
((linking adverb)) as a result of that action He signed the contract, thereby agreeing to the terms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thus, consequently, hence
Etymology
A combination of 'there' + 'by', literally meaning 'by that'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'there' + 'by'. Think 'by that action...'. It connects an action to its result.