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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There just isn’t enough difference in revenue (or loss thereof) between the levels to cause major issues, as there is in other leagues around the world. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 As history demonstrates, while pardons can serve as acts of grace and reconciliation, their misuse or perception thereof can lead to significant public outcry and lasting political ramifications. Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 And four of the five are musicals or some variation thereof (A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez, Wicked and The Wild Robot), while the other one is a sound-centric sequel to a past best sound winner (Dune: Part Two). Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025 Much more could be said about the actual and pending policy initiatives of the new administration, but sufficient unto the week is the evil thereof. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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