Thereby

Thereby
Thereby There*by", adv. 1. By that; by that means; in consequence of that. [1913 Webster]

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace; thereby good shall come unto thee. --Job xxii. 21. [1913 Webster]

2. Annexed to that. ``Thereby hangs a tale.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]

3. Thereabout; -- said of place, number, etc. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]


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