Word
thereon
Phoneticsthere·on, stress on the second syllable
US/ðɛˈɹɔn/
UK/ðeəɹˈɒn/
Adverb of place
Definition
adv. on that thing or in that place. It is a very formal or old-fashioned way to say 'there' or 'on it'.
adv. on that; in that place or position. Highly formal or archaic in register; typically used in legal, religious, or literary contexts to refer back to a previously mentioned object or location.
Examples
“The king signed the document thereon with his own hand.”
“The ancient map was so faded that the names of the cities were barely visible thereon.”
“The treaty was signed in the presence of witnesses, and the signatures were subsequently recorded thereon to ensure the document's legal validity.”
Examples
simple
“The king signed the document thereon with his own hand.”
contextual
“The ancient map was so faded that the names of the cities were barely visible thereon.”
complex
“The treaty was signed in the presence of witnesses, and the signatures were subsequently recorded thereon to ensure the document's legal validity.”
Etymology
From there + on.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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