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by the same token

by the same to·ken
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bahy stressed th ee seym toh-kuh n]
    • /baɪ stressed ði seɪm ˈtoʊ kən/
    • /baɪ ðə seɪm ˈtəʊ.kən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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".

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Synonyms 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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