Definition of WHEREBY

whereby

Adv

  • By what, in which direction; how.
  • By which.
  • Where, wherein, in which.

Adverb

  • By what means, way, or method; by which.

Examples

  • He devised a strategy whereby he could maximize his bonus squares on Words With Friends.
  • Whereby goest thou?

Origin / Etymology

From where + by.

Scrabble Score: 18

whereby: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
whereby: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
whereby: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

whereby: valid Words With Friends Word