thereon

CEFRB2

/ðɛəˈɹɒn/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    On that thing or at that time.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    About that: about it (concerning it, regarding it).

Examples

  • The deed describes the land and any buildings erected thereon.

  • The land and every building thereon will be sold at the auction.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ðeɹˈɑn/

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. On that: on (top of) it.

More examples

In context

  • Thereon is a formal word that means 'on that thing or that place'.

  • Near-synonyms: thereover, thereabove

  • Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

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Origin

adverb

From Old English þǣron, equivalent to there + on.