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Term: thereby

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: by that means; as a result of that

Example Sentence: He caught the early train, thereby avoiding traffic.

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Sense 2: in that connection or relation

Example Sentence: She praised her manager's decision, thereby gaining his favor.

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Sense 3: using or characterized by that

Example Sentence: They solved the problem thereby demonstrating their exceptional skills.

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Sense 4: in a place or condition that is the result of something

Example Sentence: He inherited the house and thereby became the owner.

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Sense 5 (Local Usage): in a way that is characteristic of a particular area or locality

Example Sentence: The restaurant serves authentic local dishes, thereby capturing the essence of the region.

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