# thereto

/ˈðɛɹˌtu/ (US) · /ðeətˈuː/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/thereto
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. to that or to it

adverb · CEFR C2 · Formal · Technical

to the thing that was just mentioned.

For teachers: to that, or to the matter previously specified. Often used in legal writing to link a document or condition to a subject.

- He signed the contract and the changes made thereto.
- The parties agreed to the terms of the lease and all schedules attached thereto, ensuring no ambiguity remained regarding the property boundaries.

Usage: Usually follows the noun or phrase it refers to.

### 2. in addition

adverb · CEFR C2 · Archaic · Literary

also, or in addition to what was said.

For teachers: in addition to that; furthermore. This sense is largely restricted to older literature.

- The room was large and thereto very bright.
- The knight was brave in battle and thereto a man of great kindness to the poor.

Teaching tip: This sense is extremely rare in modern English; learners should use 'furthermore' or 'also' instead.

## Examples

- The documents are attached thereto.
- The contract specifies that the signatures must be placed thereto before the agreement becomes valid.
- The legal team argued that the evidence was not thereto, meaning it did not belong to the specific case being heard by the court.

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