by dint of

/baɪ ˈdɪnt əv/
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Through the force or effect of something.

Examples

  • The team prevailed by dint of its experience.
  • They reached a deal by dint of patient negotiation.
  • She won by dint of hard work.
  • He kept the shop open by dint of sheer persistence.
  • She learned the language by dint of daily practice.

Similar words

on the strength of
by means of
through

Meanings

As a result of effort

achievement
formal
As a result of persistent effort, a strong quality, or another decisive factor.

Examples

  • She won by dint of hard work.
  • He kept the shop open by dint of sheer persistence.
  • They reached a deal by dint of patient negotiation.
  • The team prevailed by dint of its experience.
  • She learned the language by dint of daily practice.

Similar words

Etymology

Dint once meant a blow or force, which remains in the idea of an effect produced by sustained pressure.

FAQ

What does by dint of mean?

By dint of means through the effect of something, often effort.

When is by dint of used?

It is useful when work or persistence leads to an outcome.

How does by dint of differ from because of?

Because of gives a general cause; by dint of emphasizes the force of a factor.

How is by dint of used in a sentence?

She won by dint of hard work.

Is by dint of formal?

Yes. It sounds more formal than because of.

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