thereof

adverb

there·​of t͟her-ˈəv How to pronounce thereof (audio)
-ˈäv
1
: of that or it
2
: from that cause or particular : therefrom

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In lieu thereof, there will be a kick-off event for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 Both are to be afforded all of the rights and privileges thereof. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 Among the 23, the data show that 20 faced only charges of camping, storing personal property in public, blocking a sidewalk or some combination thereof. Ariane Lange july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025 The use of obscene or profane language, personal attack, libel, slander, defamation, physical violence or the threat thereof, as determined by the presiding officer, shall constitute a disturbing a lawful meeting. Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for thereof

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thereof was before the 12th century

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“Thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereof. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

thereof

adverb
there·​of t͟ha-ˈrəv How to pronounce thereof (audio)
-ˈräv,
t͟he-
1
: of that or it
the problem and solution thereof
2
: from that cause or particular : therefrom

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