thereby

As a result of the action just mentioned.

• She saved money and thereby avoided debt.
• The new road shortens journeys, thereby saving fuel.
• He broke the rule, thereby losing his place on the team.

How to use it: thereby doing something (We share equipment, thereby reducing costs.)

Similar words: thus, consequently

Common phrases: and thereby, thereby reducing costs, thereby saving time

Through the action or method just mentioned.

• He opened a window, thereby cooling the room.
• We moved the chairs, thereby creating more space.
• She checked every figure, thereby preventing costly mistakes.

How to use it: thereby doing something (She moved the lamp, thereby making the page easier to read.)

Common phrases: thereby making something, thereby reducing costs, thereby allowing access