whereby
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /wɛrˈbaɪ/
KK: /wɛrˈbaɪ/
adverb
Definition
In what way or by what means something is done or achieved.
Example
The committee established a new policy whereby all members must attend the meetings.
Conversation
Do you remember that project we worked on together?
Of course! It was a lot of fun.
Yeah, I was thinking about the method whereby we divided the tasks.
That really helped us finish everything on time!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thus
thereby
hence
Antonyms
nowhere
never
not
conjunction
Definition
A word used to introduce a clause that explains how something is done or the method by which something happens.
Example
The committee established a new policy whereby all members must attend the meetings.
Conversation
Do you remember that project we worked on last semester?
Yeah, it was a lot of fun but also challenging.
I think we learned a lot, whereby we improved our teamwork skills.
Root Explanation
**Whereby** → The word is formed from "where" (from Old English *hwær*, meaning at what place) and "by" (from Old English *bi*, meaning near or by). The term "whereby" refers to the means or method by which something is done, indicating a connection to a place or manner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'where' as asking about a place and 'by' as indicating a method or means. This helps you remember that 'whereby' means the method or means by which something happens.
Visually Confused Words
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whikerby