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.
The new bridge connects the two towns, thereby reducing travel time.
The new bridge connects the two towns, thereby reducing travel time.
Grammar Patterns
((clause, thereby -ing)) showing the result of the action in the first clause He signed the contract, thereby agreeing to the terms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thus, consequently, as a result
Etymology
A combination of 'there' and 'by'. Literally means 'by that'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'by that means'. 'There' refers to the action just mentioned, and 'by' indicates the means or result.