in this way
7 synonyms for in this way, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Phrase — By this method or using the approach just described.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
by this means
in this manner
like this
as a result
Synonyms by Meaning
1. phrase
By this method or using the approach just described.
“Chop the onions finely; prepared in this way they almost dissolve into the sauce.”
How to use in this way
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in this way, we can
organised in this way
Neutral; common in instructions, explanations and academic writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between in this way and in this manner?
They mean the same thing, but in this manner is more formal and appears mainly in technical or literary prose. In this way is the everyday choice and fits any register.
Can you say by this way?
No, that is not standard English. Use in this way, or by this means if you want a more formal alternative. By the way is a separate phrase meaning incidentally.
Does in this way need a comma?
When it opens a sentence a comma is usual: In this way, costs stay predictable. Mid-sentence it normally takes none.
