whereof
What is another word for whereof? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Conj — Of which, or of whom.
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Etymology
From Middle English wherof, formed from "where" plus "of."
Full origin of whereof →Frequently asked questions
What does “whereof” mean?
The word “whereof” means of which, or of whom. In plain terms, a formal, old-fashioned way of saying "of which" or "of whom.".
How do you pronounce “whereof”?
“Whereof” is pronounced weh-uhr-OV (/(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ in IPA).
How do you use “whereof” in a sentence?
Here is “whereof” used in a sentence: “He spoke of matters whereof he had little real knowledge.”
What part of speech is “whereof”?
“Whereof” is a conjunction.
Where does the word “whereof” come from?
The word “whereof” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wherof, formed from "where" plus "of.".
Related words
1. Scottish2. from Middle English mid3. old dialectal form
henceafter
henceforth
henceforward
henceforwards
hencefrom
hereabout
hereabouts
hereabove
hereafter
hereafters
hereagainst
hereamong
hereanent
hereat
