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In this way (phrase) means By this method or using the approach just described. Example: “Chop the onions finely; prepared in this way they almost dissolve into the sauce.”

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By this method or using the approach just described.

"Chop the onions finely; prepared in this way they almost dissolve into the sauce."

"In this way the team cut delivery times by half."

Used to introduce the consequence of what has just been described.

"Each department keeps its own budget. In this way, nobody can overspend unnoticed."

How to use in this way

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBy doing it like that.

When to use it

Neutral; common in instructions, explanations and academic writing.

Memory tip

In a way is different again: it means to some extent, as in in a way, she was right.

Easily confused with

by the way → in a way in this manner

Common pairings

in this way, we can organised in this way

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

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by this means thus in this manner like this thereby so as a result

Related words

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Rhymes for in this way

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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.

What is the meaning of in this way?

"in this way" (phrase) means by this method or using the approach just described.

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