by dint of

The phrase "by dint of" is used to highlight the key factor or effort that led to a particular result or achievement.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Voice:
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Voice:

Definition

B2General

(formal, literary)Achieving something through the use of a particular factor or effort.

Example

  • She became successful by dint of hard work and determination.

B2General

(formal, literary)As a result of a specific cause or reason.

Example

  • They managed to finish the project on time by dint of their efficient teamwork.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "by dint of":

by force ofby way ofon account of