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Angliholic Posted 14 years ago
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To a point whereby
The dowry system was started centuries ago with the intention of providing security for a girl in case of difficulties or unexpected circumstances after marriage ... By the beginning of the 21st century, however, the custom had deteriorated to a point whereby the groom and his family had become very greedy.
Hi,
Is it right to understand "whereby" in the above as "at which?" IF not, what does it mean? Thanks.
Hi,
Is it right to understand "whereby" in the above as "at which?" IF not, what does it mean? Thanks.
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Yes, "at which " is the intended meaning. Since "whereby" usually means "by which or through which", this particular usage of "whereby" seems substandard, I think. BTW, a simple where will do.
- Yes, "at which " is the intended meaning.
- Since "whereby" usually means "by which or through which", this particular usage of "whereby" seems substandard, I think.
- BTW, a simple where will do.
- By the beginning of the 21st century, however, the custom had deteriorated to a point where the groom and his family had become very greedy.
- Others may have different views on this.
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Yes, "at which " is the intended meaning. Since "whereby" usually means "by which or through which", this particular usage of "whereby" seems substandard, I think. BTW, a simple where will do.
By the beginning of the 21st century, however, the custom had deteriorated to a point where the groom and his family had become very greedy.
Others may have different views on
By the beginning of the 21st century, however, the custom had deteriorated to a point where the groom and his family had become very greedy.
Others may have different views on
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