thereof

CEFRB2

/ðɛˈɹʌv/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    Of the thing just mentioned.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    From that circumstance or origin; therefrom, thence.

Examples

  • They discussed Tom's skills, or lack thereof.

  • Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. Of this, that, or it.

More examples

In context

  • lack thereof

  • I would swallow my pride, I would choke on the rinds / But the lack thereof would leave me empty inside

  • Hee [Solomon] ouerlaid also the house, the beames, the postes and the wals thereof, and the doores thereof with gold, and graued Cherubims on the walles.

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English thereof, therof, ther-of, ther of, from Old English þǣrof; equivalent to there + of. Compare Swedish därav.