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thereof

/ðɛərˈʌv/ · say it: THAIR·uv

of the thing just mentioned

In Formal & Academic

In more detail

of that thing; from that thing

Examples

The contract was signed, and a copy thereof was given to each party.

How to use thereof

Thereof is a formal, archaic relative pronoun used primarily in legal, official, and literary contexts to refer back to a previously mentioned noun. It is rarely used in modern conversational English, where 'of it' or 'of that' would be preferred. The word adds formality and precision to written documents and formal discourse.

Common phrases

the consequences thereof
the provisions thereof
the terms thereof
by reason thereof
in lieu thereof

Synonyms

of it · from it · of that

Word family

therein · thereon · thereupon · therefor

A common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse thereof with therefor (meaning 'for that' or 'for it'), though they serve different grammatical functions.

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