conj
whereof
weh-uhr-OV
Whereof (conj) means of which, or of whom. Example: “He spoke of matters whereof he had little real knowledge.”
conj
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Of which, or of whom.
"He spoke of matters whereof he had little real knowledge."
How to use whereof
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal, old-fashioned way of saying "of which" or "of whom."
When to use it
Rare, formal, and literary — most familiar from the phrase "whereof one cannot speak."
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Etymology
From Middle English wherof, formed from "where" plus "of."
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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.".
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