phrase · formal
by the same token
UK/baɪ ðə seɪm ˈtəʊkən/US/baɪ ðə seɪm ˈtoʊkən/by·the·SAME·TO·ken
used to introduce a point that follows logically in the same way as the previous point; similar to 'likewise' but a bit more formal.
Examples
“You shouldn't litter; by the same token, you should not ignore recycling.”
“The law protects consumers; by the same token, it obliges businesses to be transparent.”
“If the budget is cut, services will suffer; by the same token, staff morale may drop.”
Band 8 sentence
“Local shops are adapting to online demand; by the same token, urban markets are changing their opening hours.”
Collocations
- by the same token, + clause
Common mistakes
by same token→by the same token
Say it for a higher band
5and→6also→7+by the same token
Synonyms
likewise
Easily confused
for the same reason
“For the same reason, we postponed the meeting.”
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