# thereof

/ˌðɛˈɹəv/ (US) · /ðeəɹˈɒv/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/thereof
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. of that thing

adverb · CEFR C1 · Formal · Academic

of the thing that was just mentioned.

For teachers: Of the thing or things previously mentioned; functions as a formal substitute for 'of it' or 'of them'.

- The contract explains the rules and the consequences of any violation thereof.
- The committee reviewed the proposal and all the technical specifications thereof before making a final recommendation to the board.

Usage: Typically follows the noun it modifies rather than preceding it.

Teaching tip: This word is almost exclusively found in legal, academic, or very formal business writing; using it in casual conversation will sound unnatural.

## Examples

- The contract covers the house and all parts thereof.
- The committee will review the proposal and any amendments thereof before the final vote on Friday.
- The defendant was charged with the theft of the vehicle and the subsequent destruction thereof, leading to a significant increase in the recommended sentence.

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