Whereby
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Whereby is an adverb meaning (interrogative, obsolete) By what, in which direction; how.
Meaning
(interrogative, obsolete) By what, in which direction; how.
More Meanings
- By which.
- (nonstandard) Where, wherein, in which.
Example Sentences
Whereby goest thou?
M. Sawrey […] devised a mechanical method whereby theatrical scenes could be changed in a simple way.
Other heads saw devolution as a whole new way of life and adopted an approach whereby the power of devolution was used to enable the school to drive the curriculum.
Shylock: Nay, take my life and all; pardon not that: You take my house when you do take the prop That doth sustain my house; you take my life When you do take the means whereby I live.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include where, when, why, who, wherein, wherethrough.
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