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- [bahy stressed th ee seym toh-kuh n]
- /baɪ stressed ði seɪm ˈtoʊ kən/
- /baɪ ðə seɪm ˈtəʊ.kən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy stressed th ee seym toh-kuh n]
- /baɪ stressed ði seɪm ˈtoʊ kən/
Definitions of by the same token words
- phrase by the same token You use by the same token to introduce a statement that you think is true for the same reasons that were given for a previous statement. 3
- noun by the same token moreover and for the same or a similar reason 3
- noun by the same token for this reason; following the same line of reasoning 3
- noun by the same token something serving to represent or indicate some fact, event, feeling, etc.; sign: Black is a token of mourning. 1
- noun by the same token a characteristic indication or mark of something; evidence or proof: Malnutrition is a token of poverty. 1
- noun by the same token a memento; souvenir; keepsake: The seashell was a token of their trip. 1
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Origin of by the same token
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English tāc(e)n; cognate with German Zeichen, Old Norse teikn sign, mark. See teach
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Parts of speech for By the same token
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
by the same token popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
by the same token usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for by the same token
adv by the same token
- furthermore — moreover; besides; in addition: Furthermore, he left orders not to be disturbed.
- also — You can use also to give more information about a person or thing, or to add another relevant fact.
- besides — Besides something or beside something means in addition to it.
- further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- likewise — moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer.
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