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.”

adv

In that place, document, or matter.

"The contract and the obligations stated therein must be honoured."

"Read the report carefully; the answer lies therein."

How to use therein

Learner’s notes

In 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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The contract and the obligations stated _____ must be honoured.

From Old English thaerin, formed from there plus in.

Origin: Old English

in this in that

because

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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.

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