adv
Uncommon
therein
theh-uhr-IHN
Therein (adv) means In that place, document, or matter. Example: “The contract and the obligations stated therein must be honoured.”
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In that place, document, or matter.
"The contract and the obligations stated therein must be honoured."
"Read the report carefully; the answer lies therein."
"Please open the envelope and check the documents enclosed therein."
How to use therein
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way of saying "in that" or "inside it".
When to use it
Common in legal and formal documents, rare in everyday speech.
Common pairings
herein and therein
the problem therein
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Etymology
From Old English thaerin, formed from there plus in.
Synonyms
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in this
in that
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Rhymes for therein
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What does “therein” mean?
The word “therein” means in that place, document, or matter. In plain terms, a formal way of saying "in that" or "inside it".
How do you pronounce “therein”?
“Therein” is pronounced theh-uhr-IHN (/ˈðɛəɹˈɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “therein” in a sentence?
Here is “therein” used in a sentence: “The contract and the obligations stated therein must be honoured.”
What part of speech is “therein”?
“Therein” is an adverb.
Where does the word “therein” come from?
The word “therein” comes from Old English. From Old English thaerin, formed from there plus in.
Is “therein” a common word?
“Therein” is an uncommon word in modern English.
